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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.57, 24,525.75 and 4,663.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.57, 24,525.75 and 4,663.74 is: 6,995.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.57 : 24,525.75 = 4,663.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.57/24,525.75 = 4,663.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.57x = 24,525.75 × 4,663.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.57x = 114,381,721.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,381,721.31/16,350.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,995.58

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