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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.93, 24,305.75 and 6,862.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.93, 24,305.75 and 6,862.91 is: 10,289.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.93 : 24,305.75 = 6,862.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.93/24,305.75 = 6,862.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.93x = 24,305.75 × 6,862.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.93x = 166,808,140.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,808,140.42/16,211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,289.22

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