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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,141.62, 24,196.53 and 6,784.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,141.62, 24,196.53 and 6,784.30 is: 10,169.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,141.62 : 24,196.53 = 6,784.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,141.62/24,196.53 = 6,784.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,141.62x = 24,196.53 × 6,784.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,141.62x = 164,156,457.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,156,457.99/16,141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,169.76

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