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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.50, 24,240.75 and 6,926.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.50, 24,240.75 and 6,926.50 is: 10,389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.50 : 24,240.75 = 6,926.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.50/24,240.75 = 6,926.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.50x = 24,240.75 × 6,926.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.50x = 167,903,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,903,554.88/16,160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,389.75

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