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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.41, 24,588.77 and 4,705.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.41, 24,588.77 and 4,705.63 is: 7,058.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.41 : 24,588.77 = 4,705.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.41/24,588.77 = 4,705.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.41x = 24,588.77 × 4,705.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.41x = 115,705,568.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,705,568.78/16,392.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.48

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