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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.71, 24,291.99 and 6,843.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.71, 24,291.99 and 6,843.92 is: 10,258.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.71 : 24,291.99 = 6,843.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.71/24,291.99 = 6,843.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.71x = 24,291.99 × 6,843.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.71x = 166,252,314.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,252,314.74/16,206.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,258.24

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