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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.70, 24,388.98 and 6,893.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.70, 24,388.98 and 6,893.68 is: 10,340.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.70 : 24,388.98 = 6,893.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.70/24,388.98 = 6,893.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.70x = 24,388.98 × 6,893.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.70x = 168,129,823.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,129,823.65/16,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,340.28

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