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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,193.30, 24,279.52 and 6,830.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,193.30, 24,279.52 and 6,830.81 is: 10,241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,193.30 : 24,279.52 = 6,830.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,193.30/24,279.52 = 6,830.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,193.30x = 24,279.52 × 6,830.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,193.30x = 165,848,788.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,848,788.01/16,193.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,241.82

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