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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,260.70, 24,390.48 and 6,894.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,260.70, 24,390.48 and 6,894.68 is: 10,341.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,260.70 : 24,390.48 = 6,894.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,260.70/24,390.48 = 6,894.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,260.70x = 24,390.48 × 6,894.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,260.70x = 168,164,554.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,164,554.65/16,260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,341.78

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