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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170.85, 24,252.62 and 4,484.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170.85, 24,252.62 and 4,484.98 is: 6,726.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170.85 : 24,252.62 = 4,484.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170.85/24,252.62 = 4,484.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170.85x = 24,252.62 × 4,484.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170.85x = 108,772,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,772,394.38/16,170.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,726.45

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