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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.67, 24,317.70 and 4,525.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.67, 24,317.70 and 4,525.80 is: 6,788.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.67 : 24,317.70 = 4,525.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.67/24,317.70 = 4,525.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.67x = 24,317.70 × 4,525.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.67x = 110,057,046.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,057,046.66/16,211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,788.75

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