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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.14, 24,410.55 and 4,589.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.14, 24,410.55 and 4,589.30 is: 6,883.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.14 : 24,410.55 = 4,589.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.14/24,410.55 = 4,589.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.14x = 24,410.55 × 4,589.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.14x = 112,027,337.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,027,337.12/16,275.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,883.34

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