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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,192.45, 24,291.95 and 6,832.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,192.45, 24,291.95 and 6,832.49 is: 10,250.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,192.45 : 24,291.95 = 6,832.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,192.45/24,291.95 = 6,832.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,192.45x = 24,291.95 × 6,832.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,192.45x = 165,974,505.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,974,505.46/16,192.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,250.12

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