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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.25, 24,235.45 and 6,805.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.25, 24,235.45 and 6,805.75 is: 10,205.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.25 : 24,235.45 = 6,805.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.25/24,235.45 = 6,805.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.25x = 24,235.45 × 6,805.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.25x = 164,940,413.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,940,413.84/16,161.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,205.92

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