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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.58, 24,343.44 and 6,878.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.58, 24,343.44 and 6,878.48 is: 10,309.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.58 : 24,343.44 = 6,878.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.58/24,343.44 = 6,878.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.58x = 24,343.44 × 6,878.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.58x = 167,445,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,445,743.45/16,241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,309.70

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