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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.14, 24,339.82 and 6,859.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.14, 24,339.82 and 6,859.66 is: 10,293.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.14 : 24,339.82 = 6,859.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.14/24,339.82 = 6,859.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.14x = 24,339.82 × 6,859.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.14x = 166,962,889.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,962,889.66/16,220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,293.55

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