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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,452.64, 24,678.96 and 4,767.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,452.64, 24,678.96 and 4,767.04 is: 7,150.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,452.64 : 24,678.96 = 4,767.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,452.64/24,678.96 = 4,767.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,452.64x = 24,678.96 × 4,767.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,452.64x = 117,645,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,645,589.48/16,452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,150.56

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