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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.22, 24,376.82 and 4,563.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.22, 24,376.82 and 4,563.54 is: 6,845.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.22 : 24,376.82 = 4,563.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.22/24,376.82 = 4,563.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.22x = 24,376.82 × 4,563.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.22x = 111,244,570.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,244,570.33/16,250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.73

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