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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.21, 24,282.24 and 6,837.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.21, 24,282.24 and 6,837.42 is: 10,248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.21 : 24,282.24 = 6,837.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.21/24,282.24 = 6,837.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.21x = 24,282.24 × 6,837.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.21x = 166,027,873.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,027,873.42/16,200.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,248.50

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