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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.04, 24,341.36 and 6,865.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.04, 24,341.36 and 6,865.90 is: 10,300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.04 : 24,341.36 = 6,865.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.04/24,341.36 = 6,865.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.04x = 24,341.36 × 6,865.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.04x = 167,125,343.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,125,343.62/16,225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,300.46

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