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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.84, 24,244.08 and 4,316.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.84, 24,244.08 and 4,316.59 is: 6,474.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.84 : 24,244.08 = 4,316.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.84/24,244.08 = 4,316.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.84x = 24,244.08 × 4,316.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.84x = 104,651,753.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,651,753.29/16,162.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.84

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