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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.34, 24,381.20 and 6,897.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.34, 24,381.20 and 6,897.24 is: 10,343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.34 : 24,381.20 = 6,897.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.34/24,381.20 = 6,897.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.34x = 24,381.20 × 6,897.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.34x = 168,162,987.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,162,987.89/16,257.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,343.82

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