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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,220.94, 24,341.02 and 6,860.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,220.94, 24,341.02 and 6,860.45 is: 10,294.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,220.94 : 24,341.02 = 6,860.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,220.94/24,341.02 = 6,860.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,220.94x = 24,341.02 × 6,860.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,220.94x = 166,990,211.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,990,211.80/16,220.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,294.73

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