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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.73, 24,244.63 and 4,474.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.73, 24,244.63 and 4,474.97 is: 6,712.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.73 : 24,244.63 = 4,474.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.73/24,244.63 = 4,474.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.73x = 24,244.63 × 4,474.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.73x = 108,493,991.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,493,991.91/16,162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,712.60

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