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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.62, 24,278.76 and 6,823.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.62, 24,278.76 and 6,823.67 is: 10,236.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.62 : 24,278.76 = 6,823.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.62/24,278.76 = 6,823.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.62x = 24,278.76 × 6,823.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.62x = 165,670,212.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,670,212.33/16,183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,236.91

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