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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.64, 24,241.36 and 6,793.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.64, 24,241.36 and 6,793.98 is: 10,194.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.64 : 24,241.36 = 6,793.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.64/24,241.36 = 6,793.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.64x = 24,241.36 × 6,793.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.64x = 164,695,315.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,695,315.01/16,154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,194.92

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