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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,430.67, 24,646.02 and 4,583.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,430.67, 24,646.02 and 4,583.97 is: 6,875.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,430.67 : 24,646.02 = 4,583.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,430.67/24,646.02 = 4,583.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,430.67x = 24,646.02 × 4,583.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,430.67x = 112,976,616.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,976,616.30/16,430.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,875.96

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