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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.79, 24,329.19 and 6,857.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.79, 24,329.19 and 6,857.84 is: 10,287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.79 : 24,329.19 = 6,857.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.79/24,329.19 = 6,857.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.79x = 24,329.19 × 6,857.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.79x = 166,845,692.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,845,692.35/16,217.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,287.82

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