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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.64, 24,242.84 and 6,794.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.64, 24,242.84 and 6,794.96 is: 10,196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.64 : 24,242.84 = 6,794.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.64/24,242.84 = 6,794.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.64x = 24,242.84 × 6,794.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.64x = 164,729,128.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,729,128.09/16,155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.39

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