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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.73, 24,332.64 and 4,535.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.73, 24,332.64 and 4,535.05 is: 6,802.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.73 : 24,332.64 = 4,535.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.73/24,332.64 = 4,535.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.73x = 24,332.64 × 4,535.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.73x = 110,349,739.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,349,739.03/16,221.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,802.59

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