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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.07, 24,371.77 and 6,890.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.07, 24,371.77 and 6,890.95 is: 10,334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.07 : 24,371.77 = 6,890.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.07/24,371.77 = 6,890.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.07x = 24,371.77 × 6,890.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.07x = 167,944,648.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,944,648.48/16,251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,334.37

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