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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,205.14, 24,291.56 and 6,847.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,205.14, 24,291.56 and 6,847.51 is: 10,264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,205.14 : 24,291.56 = 6,847.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,205.14/24,291.56 = 6,847.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,205.14x = 24,291.56 × 6,847.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,205.14x = 166,336,700.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,336,700.02/16,205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.44

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