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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.63, 24,422.58 and 4,594.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.63, 24,422.58 and 4,594.95 is: 6,892.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.63 : 24,422.58 = 4,594.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.63/24,422.58 = 4,594.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.63x = 24,422.58 × 4,594.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.63x = 112,220,533.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,220,533.97/16,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,892.46

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