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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.64, 24,385.91 and 4,570.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.64, 24,385.91 and 4,570.77 is: 6,856.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.64 : 24,385.91 = 4,570.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.64/24,385.91 = 4,570.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.64x = 24,385.91 × 4,570.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.64x = 111,462,363.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,462,363.00/16,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,856.42

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