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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.79, 24,243.11 and 4,475.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.79, 24,243.11 and 4,475.11 is: 6,712.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.79 : 24,243.11 = 4,475.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.79/24,243.11 = 4,475.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.79x = 24,243.11 × 4,475.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.79x = 108,490,583.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,490,583.99/16,161.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,712.78

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