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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.95, 24,389.36 and 6,893.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.95, 24,389.36 and 6,893.94 is: 10,340.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.95 : 24,389.36 = 6,893.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.95/24,389.36 = 6,893.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.95x = 24,389.36 × 6,893.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.95x = 168,138,750.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,138,750.01/16,259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,340.67

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