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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,195.51, 24,298.04 and 6,839.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,195.51, 24,298.04 and 6,839.47 is: 10,261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,195.51 : 24,298.04 = 6,839.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,195.51/24,298.04 = 6,839.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,195.51x = 24,298.04 × 6,839.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,195.51x = 166,185,715.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,185,715.64/16,195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,261.22

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