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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,159.41, 24,243.08 and 6,800.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,159.41, 24,243.08 and 6,800.13 is: 10,201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,159.41 : 24,243.08 = 6,800.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,159.41/24,243.08 = 6,800.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,159.41x = 24,243.08 × 6,800.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,159.41x = 164,856,061.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,856,061.60/16,159.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,201.86

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