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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,640.23, 24,959.87 and 4,328.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,640.23, 24,959.87 and 4,328.23 is: 6,492.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,640.23 : 24,959.87 = 4,328.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,640.23/24,959.87 = 4,328.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,640.23x = 24,959.87 × 4,328.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,640.23x = 108,032,036.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,032,036.49/16,640.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,492.22

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