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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.74, 24,546.62 and 4,519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.74, 24,546.62 and 4,519.24 is: 6,778.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.74 : 24,546.62 = 4,519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.74/24,546.62 = 4,519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.74x = 24,546.62 × 4,519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.74x = 110,931,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,931,944.24/16,364.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,778.72

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