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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,251.77, 24,385.20 and 6,893.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,251.77, 24,385.20 and 6,893.99 is: 10,344.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,251.77 : 24,385.20 = 6,893.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,251.77/24,385.20 = 6,893.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,251.77x = 24,385.20 × 6,893.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,251.77x = 168,111,324.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,111,324.95/16,251.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,344.19

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