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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.58, 24,521.67 and 4,659.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.58, 24,521.67 and 4,659.93 is: 6,989.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.58 : 24,521.67 = 4,659.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.58/24,521.67 = 4,659.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.58x = 24,521.67 × 4,659.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.58x = 114,269,265.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,269,265.68/16,349.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.13

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