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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,285.12, 24,430.86 and 6,925.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,285.12, 24,430.86 and 6,925.04 is: 10,388.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,285.12 : 24,430.86 = 6,925.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,285.12/24,430.86 = 6,925.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,285.12x = 24,430.86 × 6,925.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,285.12x = 169,184,682.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,184,682.73/16,285.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,388.91

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