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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,260.88, 24,390.76 and 6,894.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,260.88, 24,390.76 and 6,894.86 is: 10,342.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,260.88 : 24,390.76 = 6,894.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,260.88/24,390.76 = 6,894.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,260.88x = 24,390.76 × 6,894.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,260.88x = 168,170,875.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,170,875.49/16,260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,342.05

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