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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,282.50, 24,425.58 and 6,922.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,282.50, 24,425.58 and 6,922.14 is: 10,383.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,282.50 : 24,425.58 = 6,922.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,282.50/24,425.58 = 6,922.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,282.50x = 24,425.58 × 6,922.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,282.50x = 169,077,284.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,077,284.34/16,282.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,383.99

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