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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.64, 24,240.96 and 4,473.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.64, 24,240.96 and 4,473.96 is: 6,710.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.64 : 24,240.96 = 4,473.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.64/24,240.96 = 4,473.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.64x = 24,240.96 × 4,473.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.64x = 108,453,085.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,453,085.40/16,160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,710.94

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