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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.97, 24,224.92 and 4,463.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.97, 24,224.92 and 4,463.16 is: 6,694.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.97 : 24,224.92 = 4,463.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.97/24,224.92 = 4,463.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.97x = 24,224.92 × 4,463.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.97x = 108,119,591.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,119,591.95/16,149.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,694.72

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