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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.93, 24,348.15 and 4,544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.93, 24,348.15 and 4,544.46 is: 6,815.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.93 : 24,348.15 = 4,544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.93/24,348.15 = 4,544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.93x = 24,348.15 × 4,544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.93x = 110,649,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,649,193.75/16,233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,815.92

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