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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,221.96, 24,332.94 and 4,536.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,221.96, 24,332.94 and 4,536.09 is: 6,804.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,221.96 : 24,332.94 = 4,536.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,221.96/24,332.94 = 4,536.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,221.96x = 24,332.94 × 4,536.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,221.96x = 110,376,405.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,376,405.80/16,221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,804.14

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