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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.78, 24,244.18 and 4,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.78, 24,244.18 and 4,476 is: 6,714.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.78 : 24,244.18 = 4,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.78/24,244.18 = 4,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.78x = 24,244.18 × 4,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.78x = 108,516,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,516,927.30/16,162.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.00

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