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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,239.90, 24,362.43 and 6,879.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,239.90, 24,362.43 and 6,879.96 is: 10,321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,239.90 : 24,362.43 = 6,879.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,239.90/24,362.43 = 6,879.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,239.90x = 24,362.43 × 6,879.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,239.90x = 167,612,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,612,543.90/16,239.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,321.03

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