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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,459.35, 24,691.46 and 4,771.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,459.35, 24,691.46 and 4,771.05 is: 7,157.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,459.35 : 24,691.46 = 4,771.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,459.35/24,691.46 = 4,771.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,459.35x = 24,691.46 × 4,771.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,459.35x = 117,804,190.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,804,190.23/16,459.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,157.28

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