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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.63, 24,255.86 and 4,482.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.63, 24,255.86 and 4,482.95 is: 6,724.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.63 : 24,255.86 = 4,482.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.63/24,255.86 = 4,482.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.63x = 24,255.86 × 4,482.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.63x = 108,737,663.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,737,663.89/16,169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,724.81

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