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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.82, 24,488.94 and 4,639.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.82, 24,488.94 and 4,639.02 is: 6,958.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.82 : 24,488.94 = 4,639.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.82/24,488.94 = 4,639.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.82x = 24,488.94 × 4,639.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.82x = 113,604,682.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,604,682.44/16,325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,958.59

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