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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.98, 24,362.68 and 4,553.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.98, 24,362.68 and 4,553.76 is: 6,830.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.98 : 24,362.68 = 4,553.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.98/24,362.68 = 4,553.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.98x = 24,362.68 × 4,553.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.98x = 110,941,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,941,797.68/16,240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,830.98

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