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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,193.44, 24,279.72 and 6,830.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,193.44, 24,279.72 and 6,830.95 is: 10,242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,193.44 : 24,279.72 = 6,830.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,193.44/24,279.72 = 6,830.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,193.44x = 24,279.72 × 6,830.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,193.44x = 165,853,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,853,583.68/16,193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,242.02

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