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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.67, 24,320.50 and 6,851.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.67, 24,320.50 and 6,851.26 is: 10,276.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.67 : 24,320.50 = 6,851.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.67/24,320.50 = 6,851.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.67x = 24,320.50 × 6,851.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.67x = 166,626,052.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,626,052.24/16,213.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,276.89

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