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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203.34, 24,314.58 and 6,842.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203.34, 24,314.58 and 6,842.76 is: 10,268.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203.34 : 24,314.58 = 6,842.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203.34/24,314.58 = 6,842.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203.34x = 24,314.58 × 6,842.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203.34x = 166,378,835.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,378,835.44/16,203.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,268.18

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