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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.39, 24,317.15 and 4,524.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.39, 24,317.15 and 4,524.57 is: 6,786.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.39 : 24,317.15 = 4,524.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.39/24,317.15 = 4,524.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.39x = 24,317.15 × 4,524.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.39x = 110,024,624.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,024,624.75/16,211.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,786.87

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