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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.74, 24,341.87 and 6,865.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.74, 24,341.87 and 6,865.72 is: 10,299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.74 : 24,341.87 = 6,865.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.74/24,341.87 = 6,865.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.74x = 24,341.87 × 6,865.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.74x = 167,124,463.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,124,463.70/16,225.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,299.96

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