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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.52, 24,253.48 and 6,928.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.52, 24,253.48 and 6,928.52 is: 10,396.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.52 : 24,253.48 = 6,928.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.52/24,253.48 = 6,928.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.52x = 24,253.48 × 6,928.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.52x = 168,040,721.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,040,721.25/16,162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,396.94

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