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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.54, 24,316.91 and 6,849.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.54, 24,316.91 and 6,849.65 is: 10,275.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.54 : 24,316.91 = 6,849.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.54/24,316.91 = 6,849.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.54x = 24,316.91 × 6,849.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.54x = 166,562,322.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,562,322.58/16,209.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,275.57

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