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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,156.61, 24,216.93 and 6,793.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,156.61, 24,216.93 and 6,793.82 is: 10,183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,156.61 : 24,216.93 = 6,793.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,156.61/24,216.93 = 6,793.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,156.61x = 24,216.93 × 6,793.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,156.61x = 164,525,342.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,525,342.29/16,156.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,183.16

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