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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,159.73, 24,240.13 and 4,471.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,159.73, 24,240.13 and 4,471.97 is: 6,708.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,159.73 : 24,240.13 = 4,471.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,159.73/24,240.13 = 4,471.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,159.73x = 24,240.13 × 4,471.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,159.73x = 108,401,001.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,401,001.78/16,159.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,708.10

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