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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.18, 24,209.28 and 6,774.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.18, 24,209.28 and 6,774.84 is: 10,166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.18 : 24,209.28 = 6,774.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.18/24,209.28 = 6,774.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.18x = 24,209.28 × 6,774.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.18x = 164,013,998.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,013,998.52/16,133.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,166.26

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