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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.06, 24,465.09 and 4,623.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.06, 24,465.09 and 4,623.28 is: 6,934.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.06 : 24,465.09 = 4,623.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.06/24,465.09 = 4,623.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.06x = 24,465.09 × 4,623.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.06x = 113,108,815.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,108,815.85/16,310.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.91

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