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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,164.83, 24,247.28 and 4,478.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,164.83, 24,247.28 and 4,478.08 is: 6,717.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164.83 : 24,247.28 = 4,478.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164.83/24,247.28 = 4,478.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164.83x = 24,247.28 × 4,478.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164.83x = 108,581,237.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,581,237.23/16,164.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,717.13

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