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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,449.59, 24,675.96 and 4,603.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,449.59, 24,675.96 and 4,603.38 is: 6,905.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,449.59 : 24,675.96 = 4,603.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,449.59/24,675.96 = 4,603.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,449.59x = 24,675.96 × 4,603.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,449.59x = 113,592,820.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,592,820.74/16,449.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,905.51

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