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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.36, 24,390.96 and 4,577.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.36, 24,390.96 and 4,577.76 is: 6,865.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.36 : 24,390.96 = 4,577.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.36/24,390.96 = 4,577.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.36x = 24,390.96 × 4,577.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.36x = 111,655,961.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,655,961.05/16,263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,865.49

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