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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,238.04, 24,359.60 and 6,878.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,238.04, 24,359.60 and 6,878.08 is: 10,318.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,238.04 : 24,359.60 = 6,878.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,238.04/24,359.60 = 6,878.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,238.04x = 24,359.60 × 6,878.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,238.04x = 167,547,325.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,547,325.21/16,238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,318.20

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