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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,260.50, 24,390.82 and 6,898.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,260.50, 24,390.82 and 6,898.16 is: 10,347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,260.50 : 24,390.82 = 6,898.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,260.50/24,390.82 = 6,898.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,260.50x = 24,390.82 × 6,898.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,260.50x = 168,251,848.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,251,848.49/16,260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,347.28

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