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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.76, 24,261.36 and 4,486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.76, 24,261.36 and 4,486.72 is: 6,730.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.76 : 24,261.36 = 4,486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.76/24,261.36 = 4,486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.76x = 24,261.36 × 4,486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.76x = 108,853,929.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,853,929.14/16,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,730.28

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