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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.75, 24,236.20 and 6,806.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.75, 24,236.20 and 6,806.25 is: 10,206.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.75 : 24,236.20 = 6,806.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.75/24,236.20 = 6,806.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.75x = 24,236.20 × 6,806.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.75x = 164,957,636.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,957,636.25/16,161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,206.67

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