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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,439.84, 24,663.04 and 4,753.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,439.84, 24,663.04 and 4,753.20 is: 7,130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,439.84 : 24,663.04 = 4,753.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,439.84/24,663.04 = 4,753.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,439.84x = 24,663.04 × 4,753.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,439.84x = 117,228,361.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,228,361.73/16,439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,130.75

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