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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.02, 24,242.46 and 6,799.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.02, 24,242.46 and 6,799.15 is: 10,201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.02 : 24,242.46 = 6,799.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.02/24,242.46 = 6,799.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.02x = 24,242.46 × 6,799.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.02x = 164,828,121.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,828,121.91/16,157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,201.64

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