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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.45, 24,388.61 and 6,893.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.45, 24,388.61 and 6,893.44 is: 10,339.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.45 : 24,388.61 = 6,893.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.45/24,388.61 = 6,893.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.45x = 24,388.61 × 6,893.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.45x = 168,121,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,121,324.28/16,259.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,339.92

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