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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.20, 24,295.26 and 6,846.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.20, 24,295.26 and 6,846.28 is: 10,262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.20 : 24,295.26 = 6,846.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.20/24,295.26 = 6,846.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.20x = 24,295.26 × 6,846.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.20x = 166,332,152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,332,152.63/16,208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,262.22

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