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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.87, 24,395.91 and 4,416.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.87, 24,395.91 and 4,416.83 is: 6,625.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.87 : 24,395.91 = 4,416.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.87/24,395.91 = 4,416.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.87x = 24,395.91 × 4,416.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.87x = 107,752,465.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,752,465.19/16,262.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,625.68

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