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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,535.11, 24,803.94 and 4,688.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,535.11, 24,803.94 and 4,688.68 is: 7,033.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,535.11 : 24,803.94 = 4,688.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,535.11/24,803.94 = 4,688.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,535.11x = 24,803.94 × 4,688.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,535.11x = 116,297,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,297,737.40/16,535.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,033.38

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