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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.64, 24,474.98 and 4,469.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.64, 24,474.98 and 4,469.55 is: 6,704.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.64 : 24,474.98 = 4,469.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.64/24,474.98 = 4,469.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.64x = 24,474.98 × 4,469.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.64x = 109,392,146.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,392,146.86/16,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,704.33

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