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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.95, 24,382.42 and 4,568.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.95, 24,382.42 and 4,568.27 is: 6,852.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.95 : 24,382.42 = 4,568.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.95/24,382.42 = 4,568.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.95x = 24,382.42 × 4,568.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.95x = 111,385,344.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,385,344.48/16,254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,852.40

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