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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,343.73, 24,515.88 and 4,657.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,343.73, 24,515.88 and 4,657.25 is: 6,985.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,343.73 : 24,515.88 = 4,657.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,343.73/24,515.88 = 4,657.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,343.73x = 24,515.88 × 4,657.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,343.73x = 114,176,459.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,176,459.55/16,343.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.95

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