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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368.98, 24,554.34 and 4,682.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,368.98, 24,554.34 and 4,682.48 is: 7,023.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,368.98 : 24,554.34 = 4,682.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,368.98/24,554.34 = 4,682.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,368.98x = 24,554.34 × 4,682.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,368.98x = 114,975,083.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,975,083.19/16,368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.96

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