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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,138.02, 24,216.50 and 6,777.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,138.02, 24,216.50 and 6,777.32 is: 10,169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,138.02 : 24,216.50 = 6,777.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,138.02/24,216.50 = 6,777.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,138.02x = 24,216.50 × 6,777.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,138.02x = 164,122,969.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,122,969.78/16,138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,169.96

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