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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.70, 24,266.54 and 4,490.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.70, 24,266.54 and 4,490.91 is: 6,736.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.70 : 24,266.54 = 4,490.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.70/24,266.54 = 4,490.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.70x = 24,266.54 × 4,490.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.70x = 108,978,824.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,978,824.70/16,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,736.36

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