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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,164.44, 24,241.98 and 6,804.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,164.44, 24,241.98 and 6,804.38 is: 10,204.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,164.44 : 24,241.98 = 6,804.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,164.44/24,241.98 = 6,804.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,164.44x = 24,241.98 × 6,804.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,164.44x = 164,951,661.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,951,661.81/16,164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,204.60

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