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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.95, 24,244.46 and 4,476.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.95, 24,244.46 and 4,476.21 is: 6,714.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.95 : 24,244.46 = 4,476.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.95/24,244.46 = 4,476.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.95x = 24,244.46 × 4,476.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.95x = 108,523,294.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,523,294.30/16,162.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.32

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