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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,271.64, 24,407.44 and 4,583.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,271.64, 24,407.44 and 4,583.34 is: 6,875.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,271.64 : 24,407.44 = 4,583.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,271.64/24,407.44 = 4,583.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,271.64x = 24,407.44 × 4,583.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,271.64x = 111,867,596.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,867,596.05/16,271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.00

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