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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.41, 24,222.90 and 4,463.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.41, 24,222.90 and 4,463.67 is: 6,694.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.41 : 24,222.90 = 4,463.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.41/24,222.90 = 4,463.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.41x = 24,222.90 × 4,463.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.41x = 108,123,032.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,123,032.04/16,150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,694.75

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