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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.52, 24,220.80 and 4,461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.52, 24,220.80 and 4,461.44 is: 6,692.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.52 : 24,220.80 = 4,461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.52/24,220.80 = 4,461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.52x = 24,220.80 × 4,461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.52x = 108,059,645.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,059,645.95/16,147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,692.03

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