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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,269.96, 24,406.38 and 4,583.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,269.96, 24,406.38 and 4,583.28 is: 6,875.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,269.96 : 24,406.38 = 4,583.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,269.96/24,406.38 = 4,583.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,269.96x = 24,406.38 × 4,583.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,269.96x = 111,861,273.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,861,273.33/16,269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.33

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