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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,445.33, 24,663.94 and 4,756.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,445.33, 24,663.94 and 4,756.22 is: 7,133.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,445.33 : 24,663.94 = 4,756.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,445.33/24,663.94 = 4,756.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,445.33x = 24,663.94 × 4,756.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,445.33x = 117,306,977.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,306,977.61/16,445.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,133.15

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