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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,362.89, 24,544.34 and 4,676.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,362.89, 24,544.34 and 4,676.11 is: 7,014.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,362.89 : 24,544.34 = 4,676.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,362.89/24,544.34 = 4,676.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,362.89x = 24,544.34 × 4,676.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,362.89x = 114,771,984.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,771,984.05/16,362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,014.17

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