If the order of paragraphs 3 and 4 were reversed, the most likely outcome would be:
The extent of the problem would be lost on readers because they would not receive all the data.
Reversing the paragraphs would mean presenting the broader context (the overall employee statistics and representation of racial minorities) before detailing the specific and nuanced statistics regarding women in leadership positions. This shift could lead to a reduced understanding of the specific challenges faced by women in journalism, as the more general statistics about racial minorities would precede the more concrete data related to women's representation and leadership roles. Consequently, readers may miss the significance of the specific issues concerning gender representation before learning about the overall diversity statistics.