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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.69, 24,247.20 and 4,476.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.69, 24,247.20 and 4,476.90 is: 6,715.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.69 : 24,247.20 = 4,476.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.69/24,247.20 = 4,476.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.69x = 24,247.20 × 4,476.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.69x = 108,552,289.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,552,289.68/16,163.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.81

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