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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.71, 24,396.41 and 4,577.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.71, 24,396.41 and 4,577.84 is: 6,867.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.71 : 24,396.41 = 4,577.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.71/24,396.41 = 4,577.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.71x = 24,396.41 × 4,577.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.71x = 111,682,861.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,682,861.55/16,263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.00

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