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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,230.72, 24,349.88 and 6,866.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,230.72, 24,349.88 and 6,866.04 is: 10,300.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,230.72 : 24,349.88 = 6,866.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,230.72/24,349.88 = 6,866.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,230.72x = 24,349.88 × 6,866.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,230.72x = 167,187,250.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,187,250.08/16,230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,300.67

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