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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,131.66, 24,192.88 and 6,773.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,131.66, 24,192.88 and 6,773.78 is: 10,158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,131.66 : 24,192.88 = 6,773.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,131.66/24,192.88 = 6,773.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,131.66x = 24,192.88 × 6,773.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,131.66x = 163,877,154.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,877,154.15/16,131.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,158.73

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