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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.89, 24,671.39 and 4,759.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.89, 24,671.39 and 4,759.29 is: 7,140.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.89 : 24,671.39 = 4,759.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.89/24,671.39 = 4,759.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.89x = 24,671.39 × 4,759.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.89x = 117,418,404.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,418,404.13/16,444.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.11

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