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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.28, 24,371.54 and 4,560.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.28, 24,371.54 and 4,560.81 is: 6,841.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.28 : 24,371.54 = 4,560.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.28/24,371.54 = 4,560.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.28x = 24,371.54 × 4,560.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.28x = 111,153,940.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,153,940.54/16,247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,841.39

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