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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,351, 24,526.73 and 4,664.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,351, 24,526.73 and 4,664.22 is: 6,996.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351 : 24,526.73 = 4,664.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351/24,526.73 = 4,664.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351x = 24,526.73 × 4,664.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351x = 114,398,064.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,398,064.60/16,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.40

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