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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.99, 24,245.98 and 4,477.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.99, 24,245.98 and 4,477.21 is: 6,715.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.99 : 24,245.98 = 4,477.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.99/24,245.98 = 4,477.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.99x = 24,245.98 × 4,477.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.99x = 108,554,222.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,554,222.89/16,163.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.81

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