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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.08, 24,335.64 and 6,862.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.08, 24,335.64 and 6,862.12 is: 10,294.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.08 : 24,335.64 = 6,862.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.08/24,335.64 = 6,862.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.08x = 24,335.64 × 6,862.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.08x = 166,994,081.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,994,081.96/16,222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,294.25

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