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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.64, 24,238.36 and 6,791.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.64, 24,238.36 and 6,791.98 is: 10,191.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.64 : 24,238.36 = 6,791.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.64/24,238.36 = 6,791.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.64x = 24,238.36 × 6,791.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.64x = 164,626,456.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,626,456.35/16,152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,191.92

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