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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.42, 24,241.44 and 4,474.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.42, 24,241.44 and 4,474.35 is: 6,711.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.42 : 24,241.44 = 4,474.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.42/24,241.44 = 4,474.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.42x = 24,241.44 × 4,474.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.42x = 108,464,687.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,464,687.06/16,161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,711.33

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