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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.60, 24,237.36 and 6,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.60, 24,237.36 and 6,795.76 is: 10,196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.60 : 24,237.36 = 6,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.60/24,237.36 = 6,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.60x = 24,237.36 × 6,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.60x = 164,711,281.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,711,281.59/16,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.57

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