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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.93, 24,244.81 and 4,476.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.93, 24,244.81 and 4,476.25 is: 6,714.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.93 : 24,244.81 = 4,476.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.93/24,244.81 = 4,476.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.93x = 24,244.81 × 4,476.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.93x = 108,525,868.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,525,868.99/16,162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.49

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