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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,193.24, 24,285.46 and 6,957.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,193.24, 24,285.46 and 6,957.08 is: 10,433.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,193.24 : 24,285.46 = 6,957.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,193.24/24,285.46 = 6,957.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,193.24x = 24,285.46 × 6,957.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,193.24x = 168,955,888.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,955,888.06/16,193.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,433.73

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