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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.27, 24,285.49 and 6,834.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.27, 24,285.49 and 6,834.73 is: 10,247.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.27 : 24,285.49 = 6,834.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.27/24,285.49 = 6,834.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.27x = 24,285.49 × 6,834.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.27x = 165,984,611.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,984,611.47/16,197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,247.69

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