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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.92, 24,474.96 and 4,627.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.92, 24,474.96 and 4,627.13 is: 6,941.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.92 : 24,474.96 = 4,627.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.92/24,474.96 = 4,627.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.92x = 24,474.96 × 4,627.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.92x = 113,248,699.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,248,699.29/16,313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.85

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