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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.91, 24,503.77 and 4,649.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.91, 24,503.77 and 4,649.14 is: 6,973.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.91 : 24,503.77 = 4,649.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.91/24,503.77 = 4,649.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.91x = 24,503.77 × 4,649.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.91x = 113,921,457.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,921,457.26/16,335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,973.68

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