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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.93, 24,296.90 and 4,511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.93, 24,296.90 and 4,511.12 is: 6,766.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.93 : 24,296.90 = 4,511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.93/24,296.90 = 4,511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.93x = 24,296.90 × 4,511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.93x = 109,606,087.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,606,087.49/16,197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,766.67

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