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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,365.97, 24,548.96 and 4,679.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,365.97, 24,548.96 and 4,679.19 is: 7,018.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,365.97 : 24,548.96 = 4,679.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,365.97/24,548.96 = 4,679.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,365.97x = 24,548.96 × 4,679.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,365.97x = 114,869,259.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,869,259.84/16,365.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,018.79

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