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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.13, 24,541.46 and 4,672.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.13, 24,541.46 and 4,672.26 is: 7,009.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.13 : 24,541.46 = 4,672.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.13/24,541.46 = 4,672.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.13x = 24,541.46 × 4,672.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.13x = 114,664,058.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,664,058.54/16,358.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.61

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