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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,201.17, 24,305.15 and 6,841.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,201.17, 24,305.15 and 6,841.22 is: 10,263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,201.17 : 24,305.15 = 6,841.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,201.17/24,305.15 = 6,841.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,201.17x = 24,305.15 × 6,841.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,201.17x = 166,276,722.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,276,722.55/16,201.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.25

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