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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.04, 24,406.68 and 4,583.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.04, 24,406.68 and 4,583.24 is: 6,875.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.04 : 24,406.68 = 4,583.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.04/24,406.68 = 4,583.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.04x = 24,406.68 × 4,583.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.04x = 111,861,672.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,861,672.04/16,270.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.32

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