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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.96, 24,252.12 and 4,481.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.96, 24,252.12 and 4,481.28 is: 6,721.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.96 : 24,252.12 = 4,481.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.96/24,252.12 = 4,481.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.96x = 24,252.12 × 4,481.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.96x = 108,680,540.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,680,540.31/16,167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,721.97

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