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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,188.77, 24,278.04 and 6,827.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,188.77, 24,278.04 and 6,827.06 is: 10,238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,188.77 : 24,278.04 = 6,827.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,188.77/24,278.04 = 6,827.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,188.77x = 24,278.04 × 6,827.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,188.77x = 165,747,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,747,514.37/16,188.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,238.43

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