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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.54, 24,241.37 and 6,796.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.54, 24,241.37 and 6,796.67 is: 10,194.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.54 : 24,241.37 = 6,796.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.54/24,241.37 = 6,796.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.54x = 24,241.37 × 6,796.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.54x = 164,760,437.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,760,437.05/16,161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,194.60

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