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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.04, 24,253.46 and 4,482.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.04, 24,253.46 and 4,482.22 is: 6,723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.04 : 24,253.46 = 4,482.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.04/24,253.46 = 4,482.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.04x = 24,253.46 × 4,482.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.04x = 108,709,343.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,709,343.48/16,169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,723.30

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