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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.49, 24,183.81 and 6,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.49, 24,183.81 and 6,773.28 is: 10,154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.49 : 24,183.81 = 6,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.49/24,183.81 = 6,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.49x = 24,183.81 × 6,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.49x = 163,803,716.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,803,716.60/16,130.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,154.91

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