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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.48, 24,556.56 and 4,685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.48, 24,556.56 and 4,685.44 is: 7,028.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.48 : 24,556.56 = 4,685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.48/24,556.56 = 4,685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.48x = 24,556.56 × 4,685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.48x = 115,058,288.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,058,288.49/16,370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,028.40

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