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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.72, 24,290.85 and 6,835.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.72, 24,290.85 and 6,835.89 is: 10,249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.72 : 24,290.85 = 6,835.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.72/24,290.85 = 6,835.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.72x = 24,290.85 × 6,835.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.72x = 166,049,578.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,049,578.61/16,200.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,249.52

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