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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,164.58, 24,246.90 and 4,477.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,164.58, 24,246.90 and 4,477.83 is: 6,716.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164.58 : 24,246.90 = 4,477.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164.58/24,246.90 = 4,477.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164.58x = 24,246.90 × 4,477.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164.58x = 108,573,496.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,573,496.23/16,164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.75

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