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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.57, 24,315.38 and 6,721.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.57, 24,315.38 and 6,721.93 is: 10,082.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.57 : 24,315.38 = 6,721.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.57/24,315.38 = 6,721.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.57x = 24,315.38 × 6,721.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.57x = 163,446,248.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,446,248.67/16,210.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,082.70

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