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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,212.43, 24,306.49 and 6,863.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,212.43, 24,306.49 and 6,863.41 is: 10,289.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,212.43 : 24,306.49 = 6,863.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,212.43/24,306.49 = 6,863.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,212.43x = 24,306.49 × 6,863.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,212.43x = 166,825,406.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,825,406.53/16,212.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,289.97

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