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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.70, 24,466.98 and 4,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.70, 24,466.98 and 4,623 is: 6,934.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.70 : 24,466.98 = 4,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.70/24,466.98 = 4,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.70x = 24,466.98 × 4,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.70x = 113,110,848.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,110,848.54/16,310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.76

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