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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,146.02, 24,228.40 and 6,785.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,146.02, 24,228.40 and 6,785.30 is: 10,181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,146.02 : 24,228.40 = 6,785.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,146.02/24,228.40 = 6,785.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,146.02x = 24,228.40 × 6,785.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,146.02x = 164,396,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,396,962.52/16,146.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,181.89

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