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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.17, 24,238.37 and 6,796.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.17, 24,238.37 and 6,796.10 is: 10,200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.17 : 24,238.37 = 6,796.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.17/24,238.37 = 6,796.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.17x = 24,238.37 × 6,796.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.17x = 164,726,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,726,463.94/16,149.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,200.30

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