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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.07, 24,370.28 and 6,889.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.07, 24,370.28 and 6,889.95 is: 10,332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.07 : 24,370.28 = 6,889.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.07/24,370.28 = 6,889.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.07x = 24,370.28 × 6,889.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.07x = 167,909,976.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,909,976.24/16,250.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,332.88

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