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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182.66, 24,267.12 and 6,826.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182.66, 24,267.12 and 6,826.86 is: 10,237.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182.66 : 24,267.12 = 6,826.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182.66/24,267.12 = 6,826.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182.66x = 24,267.12 × 6,826.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182.66x = 165,668,230.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,668,230.84/16,182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,237.39

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