Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,372.40, 24,558 and 4,685.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,372.40, 24,558 and 4,685.60 is: 7,028.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,372.40 : 24,558 = 4,685.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,372.40/24,558 = 4,685.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,372.40x = 24,558 × 4,685.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,372.40x = 115,068,964.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,068,964.80/16,372.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,028.23
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