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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524, 24,781.14 and 4,834.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524, 24,781.14 and 4,834.44 is: 7,250.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524 : 24,781.14 = 4,834.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524/24,781.14 = 4,834.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524x = 24,781.14 × 4,834.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524x = 119,802,934.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,802,934.46/16,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,250.24

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