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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.70, 24,244.09 and 4,475.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.70, 24,244.09 and 4,475.96 is: 6,713.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.70 : 24,244.09 = 4,475.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.70/24,244.09 = 4,475.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.70x = 24,244.09 × 4,475.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.70x = 108,515,444.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,515,444.67/16,162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,713.94

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