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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.95, 24,269.91 and 4,493.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.95, 24,269.91 and 4,493.16 is: 6,739.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.95 : 24,269.91 = 4,493.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.95/24,269.91 = 4,493.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.95x = 24,269.91 × 4,493.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.95x = 109,048,588.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,048,588.82/16,179.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,739.74

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