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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.69, 24,224.49 and 4,462.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.69, 24,224.49 and 4,462.89 is: 6,694.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.69 : 24,224.49 = 4,462.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.69/24,224.49 = 4,462.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.69x = 24,224.49 × 4,462.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.69x = 108,111,234.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,111,234.18/16,149.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,694.32

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