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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.19, 24,253.74 and 4,482.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.19, 24,253.74 and 4,482.42 is: 6,723.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.19 : 24,253.74 = 4,482.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.19/24,253.74 = 4,482.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.19x = 24,253.74 × 4,482.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.19x = 108,715,449.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,715,449.25/16,169.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,723.62

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