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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.73, 24,326.64 and 4,531.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.73, 24,326.64 and 4,531.05 is: 6,796.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.73 : 24,326.64 = 4,531.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.73/24,326.64 = 4,531.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.73x = 24,326.64 × 4,531.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.73x = 110,225,222.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,225,222.17/16,217.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,796.59

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