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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.53, 24,234.90 and 6,788.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.53, 24,234.90 and 6,788.71 is: 10,185.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.53 : 24,234.90 = 6,788.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.53/24,234.90 = 6,788.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.53x = 24,234.90 × 6,788.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.53x = 164,523,712.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,523,712.81/16,153.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,185.00

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