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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.80, 24,312.76 and 6,972.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.80, 24,312.76 and 6,972.88 is: 10,460.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.80 : 24,312.76 = 6,972.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.80/24,312.76 = 6,972.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.80x = 24,312.76 × 6,972.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.80x = 169,529,957.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,529,957.95/16,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,460.42

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