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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.60, 24,253.22 and 6,821.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.60, 24,253.22 and 6,821.88 is: 10,226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.60 : 24,253.22 = 6,821.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.60/24,253.22 = 6,821.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.60x = 24,253.22 × 6,821.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.60x = 165,452,556.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,452,556.45/16,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,226.00

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