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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,210.94, 24,320.35 and 6,845.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,210.94, 24,320.35 and 6,845.92 is: 10,270.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,210.94 : 24,320.35 = 6,845.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,210.94/24,320.35 = 6,845.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,210.94x = 24,320.35 × 6,845.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,210.94x = 166,495,118.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,495,118.23/16,210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,270.54

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