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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,376.59, 24,564.78 and 4,689.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,376.59, 24,564.78 and 4,689.85 is: 7,034.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,376.59 : 24,564.78 = 4,689.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,376.59/24,564.78 = 4,689.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,376.59x = 24,564.78 × 4,689.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,376.59x = 115,205,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,205,133.48/16,376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,034.74

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