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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.64, 24,337.52 and 4,536.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.64, 24,337.52 and 4,536.96 is: 6,806.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.64 : 24,337.52 = 4,536.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.64/24,337.52 = 4,536.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.64x = 24,337.52 × 4,536.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.64x = 110,418,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,418,354.74/16,223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.02

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