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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,415.49, 24,623.33 and 4,728.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,415.49, 24,623.33 and 4,728.99 is: 7,093.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,415.49 : 24,623.33 = 4,728.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,415.49/24,623.33 = 4,728.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,415.49x = 24,623.33 × 4,728.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,415.49x = 116,443,457.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,443,457.69/16,415.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,093.51

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