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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,212.03, 24,325.20 and 6,858.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,212.03, 24,325.20 and 6,858.51 is: 10,290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,212.03 : 24,325.20 = 6,858.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,212.03/24,325.20 = 6,858.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,212.03x = 24,325.20 × 6,858.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,212.03x = 166,834,627.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,834,627.45/16,212.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,290.79

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