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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.64, 24,545.47 and 4,676.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.64, 24,545.47 and 4,676.86 is: 7,015.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.64 : 24,545.47 = 4,676.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.64/24,545.47 = 4,676.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.64x = 24,545.47 × 4,676.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.64x = 114,795,653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,795,653.77/16,363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.29

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