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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.92, 24,315.97 and 6,849.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.92, 24,315.97 and 6,849.03 is: 10,274.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.92 : 24,315.97 = 6,849.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.92/24,315.97 = 6,849.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.92x = 24,315.97 × 6,849.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.92x = 166,540,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,540,669.31/16,208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,274.63

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