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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.95, 24,242.96 and 4,475.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.95, 24,242.96 and 4,475.21 is: 6,712.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.95 : 24,242.96 = 4,475.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.95/24,242.96 = 4,475.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.95x = 24,242.96 × 4,475.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.95x = 108,492,226.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,492,226.99/16,161.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,712.82

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