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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.69, 24,376.95 and 4,563

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.69, 24,376.95 and 4,563 is: 6,844.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.69 : 24,376.95 = 4,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.69/24,376.95 = 4,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.69x = 24,376.95 × 4,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.69x = 111,232,022.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,232,022.85/16,250.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,844.76

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