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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.55, 24,383.49 and 6,900.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.55, 24,383.49 and 6,900.21 is: 10,347.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.55 : 24,383.49 = 6,900.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.55/24,383.49 = 6,900.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.55x = 24,383.49 × 6,900.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.55x = 168,251,292.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,251,292.75/16,259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,347.85

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