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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,339.22, 24,512.93 and 4,652.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,339.22, 24,512.93 and 4,652.44 is: 6,979.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,339.22 : 24,512.93 = 4,652.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,339.22/24,512.93 = 4,652.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,339.22x = 24,512.93 × 4,652.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,339.22x = 114,044,868.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,044,868.95/16,339.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,979.82

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