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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.72, 24,511.65 and 4,654.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.72, 24,511.65 and 4,654.64 is: 6,981.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.72 : 24,511.65 = 4,654.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.72/24,511.65 = 4,654.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.72x = 24,511.65 × 4,654.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.72x = 114,092,784.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,092,784.00/16,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.69

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