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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.28, 24,389.28 and 6,892.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.28, 24,389.28 and 6,892.56 is: 10,342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.28 : 24,389.28 = 6,892.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.28/24,389.28 = 6,892.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.28x = 24,389.28 × 6,892.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.28x = 168,104,575.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,104,575.76/16,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,342.81

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