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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,215.32, 24,312.04 and 6,853.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,215.32, 24,312.04 and 6,853.12 is: 10,275.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,215.32 : 24,312.04 = 6,853.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,215.32/24,312.04 = 6,853.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,215.32x = 24,312.04 × 6,853.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,215.32x = 166,613,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,613,327.56/16,215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,275.06

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