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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.69, 24,223.84 and 6,800.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.69, 24,223.84 and 6,800.58 is: 10,190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.69 : 24,223.84 = 6,800.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.69/24,223.84 = 6,800.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.69x = 24,223.84 × 6,800.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.69x = 164,736,161.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,736,161.83/16,165.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,190.48

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