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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.29, 24,284.37 and 6,822.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.29, 24,284.37 and 6,822.73 is: 10,238.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.29 : 24,284.37 = 6,822.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.29/24,284.37 = 6,822.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.29x = 24,284.37 × 6,822.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.29x = 165,685,699.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,685,699.73/16,183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,238.07

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