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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.11, 24,381.99 and 4,568.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.11, 24,381.99 and 4,568.24 is: 6,852.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.11 : 24,381.99 = 4,568.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.11/24,381.99 = 4,568.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.11x = 24,381.99 × 4,568.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.11x = 111,382,660.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,382,660.09/16,254.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,852.59

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