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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.42, 24,488.33 and 4,638.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.42, 24,488.33 and 4,638.63 is: 6,958.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.42 : 24,488.33 = 4,638.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.42/24,488.33 = 4,638.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.42x = 24,488.33 × 4,638.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.42x = 113,592,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,592,370.83/16,325.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,958.01

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