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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.52, 24,229.70 and 6,790.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.52, 24,229.70 and 6,790.64 is: 10,188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.52 : 24,229.70 = 6,790.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.52/24,229.70 = 6,790.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.52x = 24,229.70 × 6,790.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.52x = 164,535,022.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,535,022.47/16,148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,188.86

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