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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.49, 24,246.92 and 4,476.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.49, 24,246.92 and 4,476.71 is: 6,715.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.49 : 24,246.92 = 4,476.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.49/24,246.92 = 4,476.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.49x = 24,246.92 × 4,476.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.49x = 108,546,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,546,501.04/16,163.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.54

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