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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.52, 24,309.93 and 6,851.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.52, 24,309.93 and 6,851.26 is: 10,274.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.52 : 24,309.93 = 6,851.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.52/24,309.93 = 6,851.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.52x = 24,309.93 × 6,851.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.52x = 166,553,616.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,553,616.76/16,210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,274.42

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