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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.41, 24,244.89 and 4,316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.41, 24,244.89 and 4,316.22 is: 6,474.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.41 : 24,244.89 = 4,316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.41/24,244.89 = 4,316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.41x = 24,244.89 × 4,316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.41x = 104,646,279.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,646,279.12/16,162.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.67

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