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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.35, 24,462.14 and 4,618.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.35, 24,462.14 and 4,618.67 is: 6,929.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.35 : 24,462.14 = 4,618.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.35/24,462.14 = 4,618.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.35x = 24,462.14 × 4,618.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.35x = 112,982,406.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,982,406.75/16,305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,929.16

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