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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.83, 24,228.20 and 4,465.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.83, 24,228.20 and 4,465.05 is: 6,697.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.83 : 24,228.20 = 4,465.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.83/24,228.20 = 4,465.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.83x = 24,228.20 × 4,465.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.83x = 108,180,124.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,180,124.41/16,151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,697.70

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