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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.58, 24,245.40 and 4,476.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.58, 24,245.40 and 4,476.83 is: 6,715.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.58 : 24,245.40 = 4,476.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.58/24,245.40 = 4,476.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.58x = 24,245.40 × 4,476.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.58x = 108,542,534.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,542,534.08/16,163.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.25

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