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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.61, 24,373.98 and 6,898.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.61, 24,373.98 and 6,898.68 is: 10,343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.61 : 24,373.98 = 6,898.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.61/24,373.98 = 6,898.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.61x = 24,373.98 × 6,898.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.61x = 168,148,288.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,148,288.35/16,256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,343.38

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