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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,105.41, 24,166.76 and 6,869.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,105.41, 24,166.76 and 6,869.25 is: 10,307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,105.41 : 24,166.76 = 6,869.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,105.41/24,166.76 = 6,869.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,105.41x = 24,166.76 × 6,869.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,105.41x = 166,007,481.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,007,481.78/16,105.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,307.56

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