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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,153.64, 24,239.86 and 6,792.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,153.64, 24,239.86 and 6,792.98 is: 10,193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,153.64 : 24,239.86 = 6,792.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,153.64/24,239.86 = 6,792.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,153.64x = 24,239.86 × 6,792.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,153.64x = 164,660,884.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,660,884.18/16,153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,193.42

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