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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.68, 24,553.03 and 4,681.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.68, 24,553.03 and 4,681.90 is: 7,022.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.68 : 24,553.03 = 4,681.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.68/24,553.03 = 4,681.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.68x = 24,553.03 × 4,681.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.68x = 114,954,882.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,954,882.54/16,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,022.85

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