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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.95, 24,245.96 and 4,477.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.95, 24,245.96 and 4,477.21 is: 6,715.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.95 : 24,245.96 = 4,477.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.95/24,245.96 = 4,477.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.95x = 24,245.96 × 4,477.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.95x = 108,554,254.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,554,254.57/16,163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.82

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