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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.55, 24,253.64 and 4,482.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.55, 24,253.64 and 4,482.46 is: 6,723.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.55 : 24,253.64 = 4,482.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.55/24,253.64 = 4,482.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.55x = 24,253.64 × 4,482.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.55x = 108,715,971.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,715,971.15/16,169.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,723.50

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