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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.78, 24,260.58 and 6,812.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.78, 24,260.58 and 6,812.15 is: 10,220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.78 : 24,260.58 = 6,812.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.78/24,260.58 = 6,812.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.78x = 24,260.58 × 6,812.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.78x = 165,266,588.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,266,588.74/16,169.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,220.71

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