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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,131.63, 24,197.44 and 4,444.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,131.63, 24,197.44 and 4,444.85 is: 6,667.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,131.63 : 24,197.44 = 4,444.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,131.63/24,197.44 = 4,444.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,131.63x = 24,197.44 × 4,444.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,131.63x = 107,553,991.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,553,991.18/16,131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,667.27

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