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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.33, 24,396.50 and 4,577.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.33, 24,396.50 and 4,577.54 is: 6,866.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.33 : 24,396.50 = 4,577.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.33/24,396.50 = 4,577.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.33x = 24,396.50 × 4,577.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.33x = 111,675,992.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,675,992.71/16,264.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.32

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