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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.72, 24,520.62 and 4,660.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.72, 24,520.62 and 4,660.62 is: 6,990.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.72 : 24,520.62 = 4,660.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.72/24,520.62 = 4,660.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.72x = 24,520.62 × 4,660.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.72x = 114,281,291.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,281,291.98/16,347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,990.66

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