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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.72, 24,370.94 and 4,560.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.72, 24,370.94 and 4,560.85 is: 6,841.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.72 : 24,370.94 = 4,560.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.72/24,370.94 = 4,560.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.72x = 24,370.94 × 4,560.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.72x = 111,152,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,152,201.70/16,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,841.52

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