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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.06, 24,283.86 and 6,822.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.06, 24,283.86 and 6,822.34 is: 10,237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.06 : 24,283.86 = 6,822.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.06/24,283.86 = 6,822.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.06x = 24,283.86 × 6,822.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.06x = 165,672,749.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,672,749.43/16,183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,237.42

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