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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.92, 24,253.94 and 4,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.92, 24,253.94 and 4,483 is: 6,724.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.92 : 24,253.94 = 4,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.92/24,253.94 = 4,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.92x = 24,253.94 × 4,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.92x = 108,730,413.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,730,413.02/16,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,724.66

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