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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,174.76, 24,259.44 and 4,484.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,174.76, 24,259.44 and 4,484.84 is: 6,726.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,174.76 : 24,259.44 = 4,484.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,174.76/24,259.44 = 4,484.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,174.76x = 24,259.44 × 4,484.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,174.76x = 108,799,706.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,799,706.89/16,174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,726.51

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