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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,261.62, 24,393.87 and 4,574.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,261.62, 24,393.87 and 4,574.94 is: 6,862.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,261.62 : 24,393.87 = 4,574.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,261.62/24,393.87 = 4,574.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,261.62x = 24,393.87 × 4,574.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,261.62x = 111,600,491.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,600,491.62/16,261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,862.82

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