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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.17, 24,252.62 and 6,809.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.17, 24,252.62 and 6,809.27 is: 10,215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.17 : 24,252.62 = 6,809.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.17/24,252.62 = 6,809.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.17x = 24,252.62 × 6,809.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.17x = 165,142,482.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,142,482.48/16,165.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,215.94

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