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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.76, 24,413.58 and 6,798.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.76, 24,413.58 and 6,798.76 is: 10,198.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.76 : 24,413.58 = 6,798.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.76/24,413.58 = 6,798.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.76x = 24,413.58 × 6,798.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.76x = 165,982,071.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,982,071.16/16,275.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,198.11

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