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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.88, 24,331.37 and 4,534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.88, 24,331.37 and 4,534.20 is: 6,801.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.88 : 24,331.37 = 4,534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.88/24,331.37 = 4,534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.88x = 24,331.37 × 4,534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.88x = 110,323,275.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,323,275.18/16,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,801.31

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