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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.74, 24,285.03 and 6,823.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.74, 24,285.03 and 6,823.18 is: 10,238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.74 : 24,285.03 = 6,823.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.74/24,285.03 = 6,823.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.74x = 24,285.03 × 6,823.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.74x = 165,700,975.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,700,975.45/16,183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,238.73

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