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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.36, 24,245.52 and 6,803.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.36, 24,245.52 and 6,803.68 is: 10,202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.36 : 24,245.52 = 6,803.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.36/24,245.52 = 6,803.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.36x = 24,245.52 × 6,803.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.36x = 164,958,759.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,958,759.51/16,168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,202.57

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