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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,219.83, 24,326.51 and 4,533.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,219.83, 24,326.51 and 4,533.15 is: 6,798.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,219.83 : 24,326.51 = 4,533.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,219.83/24,326.51 = 4,533.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,219.83x = 24,326.51 × 4,533.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,219.83x = 110,275,718.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,275,718.81/16,219.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,798.82

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