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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.08, 24,680.68 and 4,764.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.08, 24,680.68 and 4,764.14 is: 7,147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.08 : 24,680.68 = 4,764.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.08/24,680.68 = 4,764.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.08x = 24,680.68 × 4,764.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.08x = 117,582,214.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,582,214.82/16,451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,147.39

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