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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.40, 24,300.60 and 6,856.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.40, 24,300.60 and 6,856.60 is: 10,279.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.40 : 24,300.60 = 6,856.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.40/24,300.60 = 6,856.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.40x = 24,300.60 × 6,856.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.40x = 166,619,493.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,619,493.96/16,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,279.19

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