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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,201.92, 24,306.27 and 6,841.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,201.92, 24,306.27 and 6,841.97 is: 10,264.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,201.92 : 24,306.27 = 6,841.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,201.92/24,306.27 = 6,841.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,201.92x = 24,306.27 × 6,841.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,201.92x = 166,302,648.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,302,648.62/16,201.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.38

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