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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.97, 24,494.08 and 4,641.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.97, 24,494.08 and 4,641.49 is: 6,962.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.97 : 24,494.08 = 4,641.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.97/24,494.08 = 4,641.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.97x = 24,494.08 × 4,641.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.97x = 113,689,027.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,689,027.38/16,327.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,962.84

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