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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.27, 24,384.45 and 6,893.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.27, 24,384.45 and 6,893.49 is: 10,343.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.27 : 24,384.45 = 6,893.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.27/24,384.45 = 6,893.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.27x = 24,384.45 × 6,893.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.27x = 168,093,962.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,093,962.23/16,251.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,343.44

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