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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,285.22, 24,431.08 and 6,925.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,285.22, 24,431.08 and 6,925.18 is: 10,389.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,285.22 : 24,431.08 = 6,925.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,285.22/24,431.08 = 6,925.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,285.22x = 24,431.08 × 6,925.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,285.22x = 169,189,626.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,189,626.59/16,285.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,389.15

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