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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.12, 24,380.46 and 6,891.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.12, 24,380.46 and 6,891.93 is: 10,339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.12 : 24,380.46 = 6,891.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.12/24,380.46 = 6,891.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.12x = 24,380.46 × 6,891.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.12x = 168,028,423.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,028,423.69/16,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,339.50

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