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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.20, 24,293.76 and 6,845.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.20, 24,293.76 and 6,845.28 is: 10,260.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.20 : 24,293.76 = 6,845.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.20/24,293.76 = 6,845.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.20x = 24,293.76 × 6,845.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.20x = 166,297,589.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,297,589.45/16,207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,260.72

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