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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.73, 24,331.14 and 4,534.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.73, 24,331.14 and 4,534.05 is: 6,801.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.73 : 24,331.14 = 4,534.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.73/24,331.14 = 4,534.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.73x = 24,331.14 × 4,534.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.73x = 110,318,605.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,318,605.32/16,220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,801.09

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