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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.69, 24,256.49 and 6,812.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.69, 24,256.49 and 6,812.89 is: 10,215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.69 : 24,256.49 = 6,812.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.69/24,256.49 = 6,812.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.69x = 24,256.49 × 6,812.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.69x = 165,256,703.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,256,703.45/16,177.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,215.10

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