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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.36, 24,554.59 and 4,524.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.36, 24,554.59 and 4,524.01 is: 6,786.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.36 : 24,554.59 = 4,524.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.36/24,554.59 = 4,524.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.36x = 24,554.59 × 4,524.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.36x = 111,085,138.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,085,138.01/16,369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,786.16

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