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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,364.94, 24,548.82 and 4,518.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,364.94, 24,548.82 and 4,518.71 is: 6,778.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,364.94 : 24,548.82 = 4,518.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,364.94/24,548.82 = 4,518.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,364.94x = 24,548.82 × 4,518.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,364.94x = 110,928,950.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,928,950.79/16,364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,778.45

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