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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.52, 24,297.70 and 6,836.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.52, 24,297.70 and 6,836.92 is: 10,257.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.52 : 24,297.70 = 6,836.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.52/24,297.70 = 6,836.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.52x = 24,297.70 × 6,836.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.52x = 166,121,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,121,431.08/16,194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,257.88

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