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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.33, 24,323.56 and 6,848.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.33, 24,323.56 and 6,848.74 is: 10,277.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.33 : 24,323.56 = 6,848.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.33/24,323.56 = 6,848.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.33x = 24,323.56 × 6,848.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.33x = 166,585,738.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,585,738.31/16,209.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,277.15

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