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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.83, 24,682.29 and 4,607.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.83, 24,682.29 and 4,607.58 is: 6,911.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.83 : 24,682.29 = 4,607.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.83/24,682.29 = 4,607.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.83x = 24,682.29 × 4,607.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.83x = 113,725,625.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,725,625.76/16,453.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.80

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