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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.34, 24,220.35 and 4,462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.34, 24,220.35 and 4,462.74 is: 6,693.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.34 : 24,220.35 = 4,462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.34/24,220.35 = 4,462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.34x = 24,220.35 × 4,462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.34x = 108,089,124.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,089,124.76/16,148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,693.51

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