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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,159.77, 24,249.02 and 6,799.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,159.77, 24,249.02 and 6,799.05 is: 10,202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,159.77 : 24,249.02 = 6,799.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,159.77/24,249.02 = 6,799.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,159.77x = 24,249.02 × 6,799.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,159.77x = 164,870,299.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,870,299.43/16,159.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,202.52

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