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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,535.63, 24,803.45 and 4,223.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,535.63, 24,803.45 and 4,223.63 is: 6,335.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,535.63 : 24,803.45 = 4,223.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,535.63/24,803.45 = 4,223.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,535.63x = 24,803.45 × 4,223.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,535.63x = 104,760,450.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,760,450.39/16,535.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.44

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