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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,255.36, 24,390.40 and 6,897.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,255.36, 24,390.40 and 6,897.92 is: 10,350.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,255.36 : 24,390.40 = 6,897.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,255.36/24,390.40 = 6,897.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,255.36x = 24,390.40 × 6,897.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,255.36x = 168,243,027.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,243,027.97/16,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,350.00

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