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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.69, 24,330.51 and 6,852.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.69, 24,330.51 and 6,852.67 is: 10,280.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.69 : 24,330.51 = 6,852.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.69/24,330.51 = 6,852.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.69x = 24,330.51 × 6,852.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.69x = 166,728,895.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,728,895.14/16,217.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,280.68

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