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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.03, 24,224.09 and 4,302.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.03, 24,224.09 and 4,302.69 is: 6,454.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.03 : 24,224.09 = 4,302.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.03/24,224.09 = 4,302.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.03x = 24,224.09 × 4,302.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.03x = 104,228,728.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,228,728.29/16,149.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,454.18

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