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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.82, 24,374.40 and 6,892.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.82, 24,374.40 and 6,892.70 is: 10,337.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.82 : 24,374.40 = 6,892.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.82/24,374.40 = 6,892.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.82x = 24,374.40 × 6,892.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.82x = 168,005,426.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,005,426.88/16,252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,337.00

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