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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,430.03, 24,642.35 and 4,584.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,430.03, 24,642.35 and 4,584.60 is: 6,876.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,430.03 : 24,642.35 = 4,584.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,430.03/24,642.35 = 4,584.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,430.03x = 24,642.35 × 4,584.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,430.03x = 112,975,294.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,975,294.89/16,430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,876.15

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