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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,185.93, 24,268.85 and 6,821.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,185.93, 24,268.85 and 6,821.13 is: 10,227.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,185.93 : 24,268.85 = 6,821.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,185.93/24,268.85 = 6,821.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,185.93x = 24,268.85 × 6,821.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,185.93x = 165,540,946.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,540,946.69/16,185.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,227.46

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