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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,292.53, 24,440.46 and 4,446.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,292.53, 24,440.46 and 4,446.55 is: 6,670.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,292.53 : 24,440.46 = 4,446.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,292.53/24,440.46 = 4,446.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,292.53x = 24,440.46 × 4,446.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,292.53x = 108,675,727.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,675,727.41/16,292.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,670.28

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