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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,214.43, 24,309.49 and 6,865.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,214.43, 24,309.49 and 6,865.41 is: 10,292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,214.43 : 24,309.49 = 6,865.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,214.43/24,309.49 = 6,865.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,214.43x = 24,309.49 × 6,865.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,214.43x = 166,894,615.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,894,615.74/16,214.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,292.97

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