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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.94, 24,386.36 and 6,891.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.94, 24,386.36 and 6,891.93 is: 10,337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.94 : 24,386.36 = 6,891.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.94/24,386.36 = 6,891.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.94x = 24,386.36 × 6,891.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.94x = 168,069,103.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,069,103.30/16,257.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,337.66

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