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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.57, 24,399.30 and 6,900.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.57, 24,399.30 and 6,900.57 is: 10,350.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.57 : 24,399.30 = 6,900.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.57/24,399.30 = 6,900.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.57x = 24,399.30 × 6,900.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.57x = 168,369,077.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,369,077.60/16,266.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,350.62

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