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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,192.30, 24,278.02 and 6,829.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,192.30, 24,278.02 and 6,829.81 is: 10,240.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,192.30 : 24,278.02 = 6,829.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,192.30/24,278.02 = 6,829.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,192.30x = 24,278.02 × 6,829.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,192.30x = 165,814,295.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,814,295.90/16,192.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,240.32

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