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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.51, 24,372.28 and 6,891.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.51, 24,372.28 and 6,891.36 is: 10,334.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.51 : 24,372.28 = 6,891.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.51/24,372.28 = 6,891.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.51x = 24,372.28 × 6,891.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.51x = 167,958,155.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,958,155.50/16,251.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,334.93

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