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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.08, 24,480.36 and 4,633.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.08, 24,480.36 and 4,633.32 is: 6,950.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.08 : 24,480.36 = 4,633.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.08/24,480.36 = 4,633.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.08x = 24,480.36 × 4,633.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.08x = 113,425,341.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,425,341.60/16,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.05

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