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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.77, 24,253.53 and 4,481.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.77, 24,253.53 and 4,481.94 is: 6,723.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.77 : 24,253.53 = 4,481.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.77/24,253.53 = 4,481.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.77x = 24,253.53 × 4,481.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.77x = 108,702,866.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,702,866.25/16,168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,723.01

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