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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.74, 24,333.60 and 6,860.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.74, 24,333.60 and 6,860.77 is: 10,292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.74 : 24,333.60 = 6,860.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.74/24,333.60 = 6,860.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.74x = 24,333.60 × 6,860.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.74x = 166,947,232.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,947,232.87/16,220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,292.21

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