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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.51, 24,366.29 and 6,887.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.51, 24,366.29 and 6,887.34 is: 10,328.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.51 : 24,366.29 = 6,887.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.51/24,366.29 = 6,887.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.51x = 24,366.29 × 6,887.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.51x = 167,818,889.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,818,889.33/16,247.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,328.90

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