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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.38, 24,252.52 and 4,481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.38, 24,252.52 and 4,481.56 is: 6,722.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.38 : 24,252.52 = 4,481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.38/24,252.52 = 4,481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.38x = 24,252.52 × 4,481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.38x = 108,689,123.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,689,123.53/16,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,722.33

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