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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.96, 24,253.62 and 4,482.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.96, 24,253.62 and 4,482.28 is: 6,723.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.96 : 24,253.62 = 4,482.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.96/24,253.62 = 4,482.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.96x = 24,253.62 × 4,482.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.96x = 108,711,515.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,711,515.85/16,168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,723.47

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