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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.30, 24,281.02 and 6,831.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.30, 24,281.02 and 6,831.81 is: 10,243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.30 : 24,281.02 = 6,831.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.30/24,281.02 = 6,831.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.30x = 24,281.02 × 6,831.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.30x = 165,883,315.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,883,315.25/16,194.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,243.31

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