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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.38, 24,225.69 and 4,463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.38, 24,225.69 and 4,463.50 is: 6,694.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.38 : 24,225.69 = 4,463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.38/24,225.69 = 4,463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.38x = 24,225.69 × 4,463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.38x = 108,131,367.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,131,367.32/16,151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,694.87

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