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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.06, 24,525.32 and 4,663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.06, 24,525.32 and 4,663.28 is: 6,994.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.06 : 24,525.32 = 4,663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.06/24,525.32 = 4,663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.06x = 24,525.32 × 4,663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.06x = 114,368,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,368,434.25/16,350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.99

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