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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.48, 24,328.73 and 6,857.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.48, 24,328.73 and 6,857.53 is: 10,287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.48 : 24,328.73 = 6,857.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.48/24,328.73 = 6,857.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.48x = 24,328.73 × 6,857.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.48x = 166,834,952.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,834,952.16/16,217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,287.35

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