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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,171.56, 24,256.44 and 6,807.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,171.56, 24,256.44 and 6,807.60 is: 10,211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,171.56 : 24,256.44 = 6,807.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,171.56/24,256.44 = 6,807.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,171.56x = 24,256.44 × 6,807.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,171.56x = 165,128,140.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,128,140.94/16,171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,211.02

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