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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.59, 24,230.41 and 4,466.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.59, 24,230.41 and 4,466.81 is: 6,700.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.59 : 24,230.41 = 4,466.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.59/24,230.41 = 4,466.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.59x = 24,230.41 × 4,466.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.59x = 108,232,687.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,232,687.10/16,153.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,700.22

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