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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,205.06, 24,311.69 and 4,518.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,205.06, 24,311.69 and 4,518.28 is: 6,778.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,205.06 : 24,311.69 = 4,518.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,205.06/24,311.69 = 4,518.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,205.06x = 24,311.69 × 4,518.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,205.06x = 109,847,072.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,847,072.85/16,205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,778.57

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