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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163, 24,244.46 and 4,476.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163, 24,244.46 and 4,476.18 is: 6,714.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163 : 24,244.46 = 4,476.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163/24,244.46 = 4,476.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163x = 24,244.46 × 4,476.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163x = 108,522,566.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,522,566.96/16,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.26

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