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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.82, 24,519.54 and 4,660.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.82, 24,519.54 and 4,660.02 is: 6,989.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.82 : 24,519.54 = 4,660.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.82/24,519.54 = 4,660.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.82x = 24,519.54 × 4,660.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.82x = 114,261,546.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,261,546.79/16,346.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.83

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