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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,189.86, 24,271.68 and 6,823.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,189.86, 24,271.68 and 6,823.82 is: 10,230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,189.86 : 24,271.68 = 6,823.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,189.86/24,271.68 = 6,823.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,189.86x = 24,271.68 × 6,823.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,189.86x = 165,625,575.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,625,575.42/16,189.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,230.20

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