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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.86, 24,257.61 and 6,803.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.86, 24,257.61 and 6,803.91 is: 10,207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.86 : 24,257.61 = 6,803.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.86/24,257.61 = 6,803.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.86x = 24,257.61 × 6,803.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.86x = 165,046,595.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,046,595.26/16,168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,207.68

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