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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.96, 24,465.27 and 4,622.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.96, 24,465.27 and 4,622.43 is: 6,932.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.96 : 24,465.27 = 4,622.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.96/24,465.27 = 4,622.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.96x = 24,465.27 × 4,622.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.96x = 113,088,998.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,088,998.01/16,311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,932.89

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