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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.21, 24,223.83 and 4,462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.21, 24,223.83 and 4,462.44 is: 6,693.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.21 : 24,223.83 = 4,462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.21/24,223.83 = 4,462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.21x = 24,223.83 × 4,462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.21x = 108,097,387.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,097,387.95/16,149.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,693.66

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