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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.81, 24,238.22 and 4,472.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.81, 24,238.22 and 4,472.03 is: 6,708.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.81 : 24,238.22 = 4,472.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.81/24,238.22 = 4,472.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.81x = 24,238.22 × 4,472.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.81x = 108,394,046.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,394,046.99/16,158.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,708.05

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