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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.18, 24,312.64 and 6,846.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.18, 24,312.64 and 6,846.22 is: 10,270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.18 : 24,312.64 = 6,846.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.18/24,312.64 = 6,846.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.18x = 24,312.64 × 6,846.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.18x = 166,449,682.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,449,682.22/16,206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,270.75

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