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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.41, 24,242.58 and 6,803.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.41, 24,242.58 and 6,803.63 is: 10,201.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.41 : 24,242.58 = 6,803.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.41/24,242.58 = 6,803.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.41x = 24,242.58 × 6,803.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.41x = 164,937,544.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,937,544.57/16,168.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,201.22

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