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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.79, 24,379.18 and 4,406.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.79, 24,379.18 and 4,406.63 is: 6,609.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.79 : 24,379.18 = 4,406.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.79/24,379.18 = 4,406.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.79x = 24,379.18 × 4,406.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.79x = 107,429,893.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,429,893.05/16,252.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,609.94

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