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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.53, 24,324.45 and 6,858.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.53, 24,324.45 and 6,858.01 is: 10,290.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.53 : 24,324.45 = 6,858.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.53/24,324.45 = 6,858.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.53x = 24,324.45 × 6,858.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.53x = 166,817,321.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,817,321.34/16,211.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,290.04

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