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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.12, 24,381.96 and 6,892.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.12, 24,381.96 and 6,892.93 is: 10,341.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.12 : 24,381.96 = 6,892.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.12/24,381.96 = 6,892.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.12x = 24,381.96 × 6,892.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.12x = 168,063,143.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,063,143.54/16,252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,341.00

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