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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.93, 24,240.03 and 6,800.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.93, 24,240.03 and 6,800.57 is: 10,200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.93 : 24,240.03 = 6,800.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.93/24,240.03 = 6,800.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.93x = 24,240.03 × 6,800.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.93x = 164,845,899.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,845,899.62/16,160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,200.28

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