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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.43, 24,239.28 and 6,800.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.43, 24,239.28 and 6,800.07 is: 10,199.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.43 : 24,239.28 = 6,800.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.43/24,239.28 = 6,800.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.43x = 24,239.28 × 6,800.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.43x = 164,828,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,828,800.75/16,160.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,199.53

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