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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,202.55, 24,307.22 and 6,842.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,202.55, 24,307.22 and 6,842.60 is: 10,265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,202.55 : 24,307.22 = 6,842.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,202.55/24,307.22 = 6,842.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,202.55x = 24,307.22 × 6,842.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,202.55x = 166,324,583.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,324,583.57/16,202.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,265.33

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