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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,141.59, 24,212.93 and 4,454.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,141.59, 24,212.93 and 4,454.91 is: 6,682.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,141.59 : 24,212.93 = 4,454.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,141.59/24,212.93 = 4,454.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,141.59x = 24,212.93 × 4,454.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,141.59x = 107,866,401.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,866,401.71/16,141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,682.51

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