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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.55, 24,448.26 and 6,812.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.55, 24,448.26 and 6,812.47 is: 10,220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.55 : 24,448.26 = 6,812.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.55/24,448.26 = 6,812.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.55x = 24,448.26 × 6,812.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.55x = 166,553,093.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,553,093.91/16,295.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,220.77

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