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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.43, 24,396.77 and 4,417.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.43, 24,396.77 and 4,417.38 is: 6,626.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.43 : 24,396.77 = 4,417.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.43/24,396.77 = 4,417.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.43x = 24,396.77 × 4,417.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.43x = 107,769,814.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,769,814.91/16,263.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,626.51

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