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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.28, 24,259.84 and 6,811.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.28, 24,259.84 and 6,811.64 is: 10,219.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.28 : 24,259.84 = 6,811.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.28/24,259.84 = 6,811.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.28x = 24,259.84 × 6,811.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.28x = 165,249,296.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,249,296.54/16,169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,219.95

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