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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,253.93, 24,378.80 and 6,897.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,253.93, 24,378.80 and 6,897.75 is: 10,345.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,253.93 : 24,378.80 = 6,897.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,253.93/24,378.80 = 6,897.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,253.93x = 24,378.80 × 6,897.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,253.93x = 168,158,833.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,158,833.21/16,253.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,345.74

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