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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.75, 24,314.21 and 6,847.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.75, 24,314.21 and 6,847.85 is: 10,272.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.75 : 24,314.21 = 6,847.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.75/24,314.21 = 6,847.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.75x = 24,314.21 × 6,847.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.75x = 166,500,062.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,500,062.95/16,207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,272.87

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