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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.03, 24,223.53 and 4,462.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.03, 24,223.53 and 4,462.25 is: 6,693.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.03 : 24,223.53 = 4,462.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.03/24,223.53 = 4,462.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.03x = 24,223.53 × 4,462.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.03x = 108,091,325.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,091,325.62/16,149.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,693.36

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