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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,231, 24,329.04 and 6,868.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,231, 24,329.04 and 6,868.84 is: 10,295.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,231 : 24,329.04 = 6,868.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,231/24,329.04 = 6,868.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,231x = 24,329.04 × 6,868.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,231x = 167,112,283.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,112,283.11/16,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,295.87

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