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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.67, 24,397.01 and 4,577.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.67, 24,397.01 and 4,577.89 is: 6,866.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.67 : 24,397.01 = 4,577.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.67/24,397.01 = 4,577.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.67x = 24,397.01 × 4,577.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.67x = 111,686,772.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,686,772.84/16,264.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.83

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