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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.73, 24,243.13 and 4,473.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.73, 24,243.13 and 4,473.97 is: 6,711.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.73 : 24,243.13 = 4,473.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.73/24,243.13 = 4,473.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.73x = 24,243.13 × 4,473.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.73x = 108,463,036.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,463,036.33/16,161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,711.10

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