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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.83, 24,244.55 and 4,475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.83, 24,244.55 and 4,475.94 is: 6,713.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.83 : 24,244.55 = 4,475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.83/24,244.55 = 4,475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.83x = 24,244.55 × 4,475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.83x = 108,517,128.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,517,128.75/16,162.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,713.99

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