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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.51, 24,396.78 and 4,577.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.51, 24,396.78 and 4,577.74 is: 6,866.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.51 : 24,396.78 = 4,577.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.51/24,396.78 = 4,577.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.51x = 24,396.78 × 4,577.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.51x = 111,682,115.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,682,115.68/16,264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.61

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