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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.68, 24,398.40 and 4,578.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.68, 24,398.40 and 4,578.82 is: 6,868.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.68 : 24,398.40 = 4,578.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.68/24,398.40 = 4,578.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.68x = 24,398.40 × 4,578.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.68x = 111,715,881.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,715,881.89/16,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.20

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