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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.63, 24,443.93 and 4,607.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.63, 24,443.93 and 4,607.63 is: 6,911.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.63 : 24,443.93 = 4,607.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.63/24,443.93 = 4,607.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.63x = 24,443.93 × 4,607.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.63x = 112,628,562.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,628,562.15/16,295.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.58

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