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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.22, 24,512.28 and 4,657.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.22, 24,512.28 and 4,657.54 is: 6,985.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.22 : 24,512.28 = 4,657.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.22/24,512.28 = 4,657.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.22x = 24,512.28 × 4,657.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.22x = 114,166,924.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,166,924.59/16,344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.16

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