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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182.06, 24,282.36 and 6,821.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182.06, 24,282.36 and 6,821.34 is: 10,235.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182.06 : 24,282.36 = 6,821.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182.06/24,282.36 = 6,821.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182.06x = 24,282.36 × 6,821.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182.06x = 165,638,233.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,638,233.56/16,182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,235.92

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