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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,144.02, 24,225.39 and 6,783.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,144.02, 24,225.39 and 6,783.30 is: 10,178.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,144.02 : 24,225.39 = 6,783.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,144.02/24,225.39 = 6,783.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,144.02x = 24,225.39 × 6,783.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,144.02x = 164,328,087.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,328,087.99/16,144.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,178.88

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