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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,202.17, 24,306.65 and 6,842.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,202.17, 24,306.65 and 6,842.22 is: 10,264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,202.17 : 24,306.65 = 6,842.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,202.17/24,306.65 = 6,842.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,202.17x = 24,306.65 × 6,842.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,202.17x = 166,311,291.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,311,291.02/16,202.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.75

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