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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.44, 24,913.56 and 4,919.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.44, 24,913.56 and 4,919.12 is: 7,379.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.44 : 24,913.56 = 4,919.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.44/24,913.56 = 4,919.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.44x = 24,913.56 × 4,919.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.44x = 122,552,791.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,552,791.27/16,607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,379.39

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