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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092, 24,148.08 and 6,858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092, 24,148.08 and 6,858 is: 10,291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092 : 24,148.08 = 6,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092/24,148.08 = 6,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092x = 24,148.08 × 6,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092x = 165,607,532.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,607,532.64/16,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,291.30

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