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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,218.83, 24,337.86 and 6,858.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,218.83, 24,337.86 and 6,858.34 is: 10,291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,218.83 : 24,337.86 = 6,858.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,218.83/24,337.86 = 6,858.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,218.83x = 24,337.86 × 6,858.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,218.83x = 166,917,232.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,917,232.19/16,218.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,291.57

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