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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.36, 24,693.62 and 4,618.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.36, 24,693.62 and 4,618.48 is: 6,926.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.36 : 24,693.62 = 4,618.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.36/24,693.62 = 4,618.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.36x = 24,693.62 × 4,618.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.36x = 114,046,990.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,046,990.10/16,465.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,926.48

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