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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.04, 24,403.72 and 4,422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.04, 24,403.72 and 4,422 is: 6,633.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.04 : 24,403.72 = 4,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.04/24,403.72 = 4,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.04x = 24,403.72 × 4,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.04x = 107,913,249.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,913,249.84/16,268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,633.45

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