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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.26, 24,289.99 and 6,837.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.26, 24,289.99 and 6,837.72 is: 10,252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.26 : 24,289.99 = 6,837.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.26/24,289.99 = 6,837.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.26x = 24,289.99 × 6,837.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.26x = 166,088,150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,088,150.42/16,200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,252.19

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