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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.89, 24,396.96 and 6,902.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.89, 24,396.96 and 6,902.82 is: 10,354.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.89 : 24,396.96 = 6,902.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.89/24,396.96 = 6,902.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.89x = 24,396.96 × 6,902.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.89x = 168,407,849.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,407,849.31/16,263.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,354.71

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