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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.66, 24,262.62 and 6,823.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.66, 24,262.62 and 6,823.86 is: 10,232.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.66 : 24,262.62 = 6,823.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.66/24,262.62 = 6,823.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.66x = 24,262.62 × 6,823.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.66x = 165,564,722.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,564,722.11/16,179.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,232.89

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