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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.11, 24,331.19 and 6,858.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.11, 24,331.19 and 6,858.38 is: 10,288.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.11 : 24,331.19 = 6,858.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.11/24,331.19 = 6,858.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.11x = 24,331.19 × 6,858.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.11x = 166,872,546.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,872,546.87/16,220.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,288.00

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