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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.42, 24,219.89 and 4,461.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.42, 24,219.89 and 4,461.67 is: 6,691.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.42 : 24,219.89 = 4,461.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.42/24,219.89 = 4,461.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.42x = 24,219.89 × 4,461.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.42x = 108,061,156.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,061,156.62/16,148.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.75

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