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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,133.44, 24,209.50 and 6,772.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,133.44, 24,209.50 and 6,772.64 is: 10,162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,133.44 : 24,209.50 = 6,772.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,133.44/24,209.50 = 6,772.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,133.44x = 24,209.50 × 6,772.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,133.44x = 163,962,228.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,962,228.08/16,133.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,162.88

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