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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,260.34, 24,385.70 and 6,900.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,260.34, 24,385.70 and 6,900.24 is: 10,348.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,260.34 : 24,385.70 = 6,900.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,260.34/24,385.70 = 6,900.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,260.34x = 24,385.70 × 6,900.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,260.34x = 168,267,182.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,267,182.57/16,260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,348.32

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