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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.06, 24,553.59 and 4,682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.06, 24,553.59 and 4,682.28 is: 7,023.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.06 : 24,553.59 = 4,682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.06/24,553.59 = 4,682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.06x = 24,553.59 × 4,682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.06x = 114,966,691.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,966,691.31/16,369.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,023.42

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