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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.74, 24,336.60 and 6,862.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.74, 24,336.60 and 6,862.77 is: 10,295.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.74 : 24,336.60 = 6,862.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.74/24,336.60 = 6,862.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.74x = 24,336.60 × 6,862.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.74x = 167,016,488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,016,488.38/16,222.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,295.21

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