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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.03, 24,251.97 and 4,481.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.03, 24,251.97 and 4,481.21 is: 6,721.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.03 : 24,251.97 = 4,481.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.03/24,251.97 = 4,481.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.03x = 24,251.97 × 4,481.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.03x = 108,678,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,678,170.48/16,168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,721.79

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