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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.83, 24,319.81 and 6,846.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.83, 24,319.81 and 6,846.24 is: 10,273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.83 : 24,319.81 = 6,846.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.83/24,319.81 = 6,846.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.83x = 24,319.81 × 6,846.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.83x = 166,499,256.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,499,256.01/16,206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.40

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