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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.64, 24,236.86 and 6,790.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.64, 24,236.86 and 6,790.98 is: 10,190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.64 : 24,236.86 = 6,790.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.64/24,236.86 = 6,790.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.64x = 24,236.86 × 6,790.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.64x = 164,592,031.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,592,031.52/16,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,190.42

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