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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.67, 24,324.69 and 4,372.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.67, 24,324.69 and 4,372.62 is: 6,558.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.67 : 24,324.69 = 4,372.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.67/24,324.69 = 4,372.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.67x = 24,324.69 × 4,372.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.67x = 106,362,625.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,362,625.99/16,217.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,558.44

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