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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,184.63, 24,276.95 and 4,497.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,184.63, 24,276.95 and 4,497.95 is: 6,746.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,184.63 : 24,276.95 = 4,497.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,184.63/24,276.95 = 4,497.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,184.63x = 24,276.95 × 4,497.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,184.63x = 109,196,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,196,363.38/16,184.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,746.92

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