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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.52, 24,310.70 and 6,839.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.52, 24,310.70 and 6,839.48 is: 10,260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.52 : 24,310.70 = 6,839.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.52/24,310.70 = 6,839.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.52x = 24,310.70 × 6,839.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.52x = 166,272,546.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,272,546.44/16,204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,260.87

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