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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.76, 24,635.94 and 4,735.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.76, 24,635.94 and 4,735.84 is: 7,102.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.76 : 24,635.94 = 4,735.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.76/24,635.94 = 4,735.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.76x = 24,635.94 × 4,735.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.76x = 116,671,870.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,671,870.09/16,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,102.98

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