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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.94, 24,330.87 and 6,863.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.94, 24,330.87 and 6,863.80 is: 10,293.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.94 : 24,330.87 = 6,863.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.94/24,330.87 = 6,863.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.94x = 24,330.87 × 6,863.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.94x = 167,002,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,002,225.51/16,223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,293.57

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