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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.28, 24,225.12 and 4,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.28, 24,225.12 and 4,462.40 is: 6,693.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.28 : 24,225.12 = 4,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.28/24,225.12 = 4,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.28x = 24,225.12 × 4,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.28x = 108,102,175.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,102,175.49/16,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,693.93

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