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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.54, 24,291.81 and 4,508.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.54, 24,291.81 and 4,508.67 is: 6,763.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.54 : 24,291.81 = 4,508.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.54/24,291.81 = 4,508.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.54x = 24,291.81 × 4,508.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.54x = 109,523,754.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,523,754.99/16,194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,763.01

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