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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.61, 24,315.26 and 4,526.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.61, 24,315.26 and 4,526.01 is: 6,788.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.61 : 24,315.26 = 4,526.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.61/24,315.26 = 4,526.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.61x = 24,315.26 × 4,526.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.61x = 110,051,087.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,051,087.28/16,211.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,788.41

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