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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.74, 24,238.29 and 4,475.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.74, 24,238.29 and 4,475.60 is: 6,712.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.74 : 24,238.29 = 4,475.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.74/24,238.29 = 4,475.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.74x = 24,238.29 × 4,475.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.74x = 108,480,890.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,480,890.72/16,161.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,712.20

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