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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,408.65, 24,610.01 and 4,719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,408.65, 24,610.01 and 4,719 is: 7,077.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,408.65 : 24,610.01 = 4,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,408.65/24,610.01 = 4,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,408.65x = 24,610.01 × 4,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,408.65x = 116,134,613.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,134,613.60/16,408.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,077.65

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