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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.05, 24,222.89 and 6,791.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.05, 24,222.89 and 6,791.29 is: 10,174.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.05 : 24,222.89 = 6,791.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.05/24,222.89 = 6,791.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.05x = 24,222.89 × 6,791.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.05x = 164,504,549.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,504,549.51/16,168.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,174.67

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