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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,164.63, 24,246.95 and 4,477.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,164.63, 24,246.95 and 4,477.55 is: 6,716.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164.63 : 24,246.95 = 4,477.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164.63/24,246.95 = 4,477.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164.63x = 24,246.95 × 4,477.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164.63x = 108,566,787.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,566,787.35/16,164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,716.32

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