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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.64, 24,379.91 and 4,566.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.64, 24,379.91 and 4,566.77 is: 6,850.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.64 : 24,379.91 = 4,566.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.64/24,379.91 = 4,566.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.64x = 24,379.91 × 4,566.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.64x = 111,337,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,337,441.59/16,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,850.42

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