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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.30, 24,253.95 and 4,482.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.30, 24,253.95 and 4,482.51 is: 6,723.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.30 : 24,253.95 = 4,482.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.30/24,253.95 = 4,482.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.30x = 24,253.95 × 4,482.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.30x = 108,718,573.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,718,573.41/16,169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,723.77

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