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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.13, 24,342.21 and 6,994.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.13, 24,342.21 and 6,994.13 is: 10,491.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.13 : 24,342.21 = 6,994.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.13/24,342.21 = 6,994.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.13x = 24,342.21 × 6,994.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.13x = 170,252,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,252,459.52/16,228.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,491.20

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