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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,145.02, 24,226.89 and 6,784.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,145.02, 24,226.89 and 6,784.30 is: 10,180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,145.02 : 24,226.89 = 6,784.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,145.02/24,226.89 = 6,784.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,145.02x = 24,226.89 × 6,784.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,145.02x = 164,362,489.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,362,489.83/16,145.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,180.38

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