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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.71, 24,278.49 and 6,834.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.71, 24,278.49 and 6,834.92 is: 10,244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.71 : 24,278.49 = 6,834.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.71/24,278.49 = 6,834.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.71x = 24,278.49 × 6,834.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.71x = 165,941,415.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,941,415.48/16,197.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,244.75

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