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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,380.96, 24,571.44 and 4,694.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,380.96, 24,571.44 and 4,694.22 is: 7,041.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,380.96 : 24,571.44 = 4,694.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,380.96/24,571.44 = 4,694.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,380.96x = 24,571.44 × 4,694.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,380.96x = 115,343,745.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,343,745.08/16,380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,041.33

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