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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,176.28, 24,255.96 and 6,813.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,176.28, 24,255.96 and 6,813.52 is: 10,216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,176.28 : 24,255.96 = 6,813.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,176.28/24,255.96 = 6,813.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,176.28x = 24,255.96 × 6,813.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,176.28x = 165,268,468.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,268,468.58/16,176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,216.72

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