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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,470.77, 24,706.35 and 4,623.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,470.77, 24,706.35 and 4,623.86 is: 6,935.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,470.77 : 24,706.35 = 4,623.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,470.77/24,706.35 = 4,623.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,470.77x = 24,706.35 × 4,623.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,470.77x = 114,238,765.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,238,765.28/16,470.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,935.85

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