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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.12, 24,330.41 and 6,858.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.12, 24,330.41 and 6,858.96 is: 10,288.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.12 : 24,330.41 = 6,858.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.12/24,330.41 = 6,858.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.12x = 24,330.41 × 6,858.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.12x = 166,881,346.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,881,346.02/16,220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,288.54

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