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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.75, 24,234.70 and 6,805.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.75, 24,234.70 and 6,805.25 is: 10,205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.75 : 24,234.70 = 6,805.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.75/24,234.70 = 6,805.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.75x = 24,234.70 × 6,805.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.75x = 164,923,192.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,923,192.18/16,160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,205.17

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