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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,351.59, 24,527.62 and 4,664.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,351.59, 24,527.62 and 4,664.81 is: 6,997.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351.59 : 24,527.62 = 4,664.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351.59/24,527.62 = 4,664.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351.59x = 24,527.62 × 4,664.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351.59x = 114,416,754.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,416,754.20/16,351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,997.28

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