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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,201.83, 24,312.31 and 6,841.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,201.83, 24,312.31 and 6,841.24 is: 10,265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,201.83 : 24,312.31 = 6,841.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,201.83/24,312.31 = 6,841.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,201.83x = 24,312.31 × 6,841.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,201.83x = 166,326,347.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,326,347.66/16,201.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,265.90

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