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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.94, 24,321.85 and 6,846.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.94, 24,321.85 and 6,846.92 is: 10,272.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.94 : 24,321.85 = 6,846.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.94/24,321.85 = 6,846.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.94x = 24,321.85 × 6,846.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.94x = 166,529,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,529,761.20/16,211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,272.04

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