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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.71, 24,293.49 and 6,844.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.71, 24,293.49 and 6,844.92 is: 10,259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.71 : 24,293.49 = 6,844.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.71/24,293.49 = 6,844.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.71x = 24,293.49 × 6,844.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.71x = 166,286,995.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,286,995.57/16,207.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,259.75

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