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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.34, 24,384.20 and 6,899.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.34, 24,384.20 and 6,899.24 is: 10,346.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.34 : 24,384.20 = 6,899.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.34/24,384.20 = 6,899.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.34x = 24,384.20 × 6,899.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.34x = 168,232,448.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,232,448.01/16,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,346.82

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