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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203.33, 24,314.56 and 6,842.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203.33, 24,314.56 and 6,842.74 is: 10,268.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203.33 : 24,314.56 = 6,842.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203.33/24,314.56 = 6,842.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203.33x = 24,314.56 × 6,842.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203.33x = 166,378,212.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,378,212.29/16,203.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,268.15

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