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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,380.89, 24,580.85 and 6,892.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,380.89, 24,580.85 and 6,892.51 is: 10,342.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,380.89 : 24,580.85 = 6,892.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,380.89/24,580.85 = 6,892.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,380.89x = 24,580.85 × 6,892.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,380.89x = 169,423,597.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,423,597.07/16,380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,342.76

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