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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,188.14, 24,272.09 and 6,823.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,188.14, 24,272.09 and 6,823.33 is: 10,230.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,188.14 : 24,272.09 = 6,823.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,188.14/24,272.09 = 6,823.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,188.14x = 24,272.09 × 6,823.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,188.14x = 165,616,410.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,616,410.65/16,188.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,230.72

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