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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,283.58, 24,425.79 and 4,437.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,283.58, 24,425.79 and 4,437.45 is: 6,656.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,283.58 : 24,425.79 = 4,437.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,283.58/24,425.79 = 4,437.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,283.58x = 24,425.79 × 4,437.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,283.58x = 108,388,205.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,388,205.20/16,283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,656.29

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