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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.90, 24,414.46 and 4,589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.90, 24,414.46 and 4,589.44 is: 6,884.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.90 : 24,414.46 = 4,589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.90/24,414.46 = 4,589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.90x = 24,414.46 × 4,589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.90x = 112,048,699.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,048,699.30/16,275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.33

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