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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.68, 24,313.97 and 4,365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.68, 24,313.97 and 4,365.40 is: 6,547.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.68 : 24,313.97 = 4,365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.68/24,313.97 = 4,365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.68x = 24,313.97 × 4,365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.68x = 106,140,217.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,140,217.45/16,210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,547.55

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