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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.52, 24,238.83 and 4,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.52, 24,238.83 and 4,315.20 is: 6,472.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.52 : 24,238.83 = 4,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.52/24,238.83 = 4,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.52x = 24,238.83 × 4,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.52x = 104,595,399.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,595,399.22/16,160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,472.28

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