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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,258.74, 24,392.36 and 6,899.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,258.74, 24,392.36 and 6,899.19 is: 10,350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,258.74 : 24,392.36 = 6,899.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,258.74/24,392.36 = 6,899.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,258.74x = 24,392.36 × 6,899.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,258.74x = 168,287,526.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,287,526.19/16,258.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,350.59

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