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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.20, 24,231.65 and 6,786.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.20, 24,231.65 and 6,786.71 is: 10,181.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.20 : 24,231.65 = 6,786.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.20/24,231.65 = 6,786.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.20x = 24,231.65 × 6,786.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.20x = 164,453,026.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,453,026.28/16,152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,181.47

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