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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.58, 24,221.60 and 4,303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.58, 24,221.60 and 4,303.52 is: 6,454.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.58 : 24,221.60 = 4,303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.58/24,221.60 = 4,303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.58x = 24,221.60 × 4,303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.58x = 104,238,140.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,238,140.03/16,149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,454.54

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