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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.64, 24,242.72 and 4,474.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.64, 24,242.72 and 4,474.13 is: 6,710.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.64 : 24,242.72 = 4,474.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.64/24,242.72 = 4,474.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.64x = 24,242.72 × 4,474.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.64x = 108,464,937.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,464,937.25/16,163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,710.43

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