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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.92, 24,317.88 and 4,525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.92, 24,317.88 and 4,525.44 is: 6,788.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.92 : 24,317.88 = 4,525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.92/24,317.88 = 4,525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.92x = 24,317.88 × 4,525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.92x = 110,049,106.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,049,106.87/16,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,788.16

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