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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.44, 24,221.62 and 4,460.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.44, 24,221.62 and 4,460.66 is: 6,691.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.44 : 24,221.62 = 4,460.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.44/24,221.62 = 4,460.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.44x = 24,221.62 × 4,460.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.44x = 108,044,361.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,044,361.68/16,147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.11

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