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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,375.59, 24,563.28 and 4,688.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,375.59, 24,563.28 and 4,688.85 is: 7,033.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,375.59 : 24,563.28 = 4,688.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,375.59/24,563.28 = 4,688.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,375.59x = 24,563.28 × 4,688.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,375.59x = 115,173,535.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,173,535.43/16,375.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.24

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