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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.37, 24,340.11 and 6,859.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.37, 24,340.11 and 6,859.77 is: 10,293.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.37 : 24,340.11 = 6,859.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.37/24,340.11 = 6,859.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.37x = 24,340.11 × 6,859.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.37x = 166,967,556.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,967,556.37/16,220.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,293.70

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