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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.72, 24,513.03 and 4,658.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.72, 24,513.03 and 4,658.04 is: 6,985.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.72 : 24,513.03 = 4,658.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.72/24,513.03 = 4,658.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.72x = 24,513.03 × 4,658.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.72x = 114,182,674.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,182,674.26/16,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985.91

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