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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.72, 24,249.72 and 6,927.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.72, 24,249.72 and 6,927.44 is: 10,394.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.72 : 24,249.72 = 6,927.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.72/24,249.72 = 6,927.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.72x = 24,249.72 × 6,927.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.72x = 167,988,480.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,988,480.32/16,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,394.86

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