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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.41, 24,321.22 and 4,524.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.41, 24,321.22 and 4,524.63 is: 6,788.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.41 : 24,321.22 = 4,524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.41/24,321.22 = 4,524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.41x = 24,321.22 × 4,524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.41x = 110,044,419.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,044,419.13/16,211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,788.09

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