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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.83, 24,226.70 and 4,464.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.83, 24,226.70 and 4,464.05 is: 6,696.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.83 : 24,226.70 = 4,464.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.83/24,226.70 = 4,464.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.83x = 24,226.70 × 4,464.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.83x = 108,149,200.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,149,200.14/16,150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,696.20

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