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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.72, 24,318.61 and 6,850.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.72, 24,318.61 and 6,850.78 is: 10,277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.72 : 24,318.61 = 6,850.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.72/24,318.61 = 6,850.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.72x = 24,318.61 × 6,850.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.72x = 166,601,369.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,601,369.09/16,210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,277.23

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