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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.06, 24,511.23 and 4,651.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.06, 24,511.23 and 4,651.38 is: 6,978.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.06 : 24,511.23 = 4,651.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.06/24,511.23 = 4,651.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.06x = 24,511.23 × 4,651.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.06x = 114,011,045.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,011,045.00/16,338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,978.25

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