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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.72, 24,293.69 and 4,507.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.72, 24,293.69 and 4,507.94 is: 6,762.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.72 : 24,293.69 = 4,507.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.72/24,293.69 = 4,507.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.72x = 24,293.69 × 4,507.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.72x = 109,514,352.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,514,352.89/16,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,762.35

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