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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182.72, 24,262.20 and 6,822.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182.72, 24,262.20 and 6,822.36 is: 10,228.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182.72 : 24,262.20 = 6,822.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182.72/24,262.20 = 6,822.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182.72x = 24,262.20 × 6,822.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182.72x = 165,525,462.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,525,462.79/16,182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,228.53

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