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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.98, 24,406.44 and 4,584.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.98, 24,406.44 and 4,584.18 is: 6,876.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.98 : 24,406.44 = 4,584.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.98/24,406.44 = 4,584.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.98x = 24,406.44 × 4,584.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.98x = 111,883,514.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,883,514.12/16,270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,876.26

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