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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.97, 24,245.87 and 4,476.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.97, 24,245.87 and 4,476.29 is: 6,714.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.97 : 24,245.87 = 4,476.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.97/24,245.87 = 4,476.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.97x = 24,245.87 × 4,476.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.97x = 108,531,401.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,531,401.81/16,162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.82

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