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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.99, 24,394.23 and 6,900.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.99, 24,394.23 and 6,900.44 is: 10,352.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.99 : 24,394.23 = 6,900.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.99/24,394.23 = 6,900.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.99x = 24,394.23 × 6,900.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.99x = 168,330,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,330,798.49/16,259.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,352.46

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