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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,214.61, 24,319.76 and 4,529.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,214.61, 24,319.76 and 4,529.01 is: 6,792.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,214.61 : 24,319.76 = 4,529.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,214.61/24,319.76 = 4,529.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,214.61x = 24,319.76 × 4,529.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,214.61x = 110,144,413.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,144,413.59/16,214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,792.91

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