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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.38, 24,242.03 and 4,474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.38, 24,242.03 and 4,474.56 is: 6,711.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.38 : 24,242.03 = 4,474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.38/24,242.03 = 4,474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.38x = 24,242.03 × 4,474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.38x = 108,472,417.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,472,417.76/16,161.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,711.83

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