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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.84, 24,221.77 and 4,461.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.84, 24,221.77 and 4,461.06 is: 6,691.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.84 : 24,221.77 = 4,461.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.84/24,221.77 = 4,461.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.84x = 24,221.77 × 4,461.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.84x = 108,054,769.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,054,769.28/16,147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.59

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