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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.53, 24,322.95 and 6,857.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.53, 24,322.95 and 6,857.01 is: 10,288.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.53 : 24,322.95 = 6,857.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.53/24,322.95 = 6,857.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.53x = 24,322.95 × 6,857.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.53x = 166,782,711.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,782,711.38/16,210.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,288.54

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