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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.95, 24,295.71 and 6,835

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.95, 24,295.71 and 6,835 is: 10,253.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.95 : 24,295.71 = 6,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.95/24,295.71 = 6,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.95x = 24,295.71 × 6,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.95x = 166,061,177.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,061,177.85/16,194.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,253.89

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