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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,351.06, 24,526.82 and 4,664.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,351.06, 24,526.82 and 4,664.28 is: 6,996.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351.06 : 24,526.82 = 4,664.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351.06/24,526.82 = 4,664.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351.06x = 24,526.82 × 4,664.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351.06x = 114,399,955.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,399,955.99/16,351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.49

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