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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.08, 24,326.76 and 6,859.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.08, 24,326.76 and 6,859.55 is: 10,292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.08 : 24,326.76 = 6,859.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.08/24,326.76 = 6,859.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.08x = 24,326.76 × 6,859.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.08x = 166,870,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,870,626.56/16,213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,292.35

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