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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.55, 24,367.68 and 4,558.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.55, 24,367.68 and 4,558.68 is: 6,838.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.55 : 24,367.68 = 4,558.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.55/24,367.68 = 4,558.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.55x = 24,367.68 × 4,558.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.55x = 111,084,364.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,084,364.08/16,244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.26

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