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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.81, 24,374.16 and 6,887.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.81, 24,374.16 and 6,887.86 is: 10,332.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.81 : 24,374.16 = 6,887.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.81/24,374.16 = 6,887.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.81x = 24,374.16 × 6,887.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.81x = 167,885,801.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,885,801.70/16,247.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,332.83

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