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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.75, 24,238.85 and 6,918.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.75, 24,238.85 and 6,918.75 is: 10,382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.75 : 24,238.85 = 6,918.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.75/24,238.85 = 6,918.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.75x = 24,238.85 × 6,918.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.75x = 167,702,508.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,702,508.84/16,152.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,382.29

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