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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,218.08, 24,329.64 and 6,858.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,218.08, 24,329.64 and 6,858.12 is: 10,288.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,218.08 : 24,329.64 = 6,858.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,218.08/24,329.64 = 6,858.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,218.08x = 24,329.64 × 6,858.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,218.08x = 166,855,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,855,590.68/16,218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,288.25

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