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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,188.93, 24,273.33 and 6,824.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,188.93, 24,273.33 and 6,824.13 is: 10,231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,188.93 : 24,273.33 = 6,824.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,188.93/24,273.33 = 6,824.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,188.93x = 24,273.33 × 6,824.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,188.93x = 165,644,359.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,644,359.45/16,188.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,231.95

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