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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.38, 24,934.94 and 4,143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.38, 24,934.94 and 4,143.32 is: 6,214.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.38 : 24,934.94 = 4,143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.38/24,934.94 = 4,143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.38x = 24,934.94 × 4,143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.38x = 103,313,435.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,313,435.60/16,623.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,214.95

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