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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.28, 24,326.24 and 4,976.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.28, 24,326.24 and 4,976.64 is: 7,462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.28 : 24,326.24 = 4,976.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.28/24,326.24 = 4,976.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.28x = 24,326.24 × 4,976.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.28x = 121,062,939.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,062,939.03/16,223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.30

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