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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.04, 24,299.04 and 6,848.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.04, 24,299.04 and 6,848.88 is: 10,265.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.04 : 24,299.04 = 6,848.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.04/24,299.04 = 6,848.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.04x = 24,299.04 × 6,848.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.04x = 166,421,209.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,421,209.08/16,211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,265.92

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