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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.50, 24,525.98 and 4,663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.50, 24,525.98 and 4,663.72 is: 6,995.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.50 : 24,525.98 = 4,663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.50/24,525.98 = 4,663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.50x = 24,525.98 × 4,663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.50x = 114,382,376.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,382,376.42/16,350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.65

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