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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.31, 24,368.93 and 6,884.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.31, 24,368.93 and 6,884.36 is: 10,327.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.31 : 24,368.93 = 6,884.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.31/24,368.93 = 6,884.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.31x = 24,368.93 × 6,884.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.31x = 167,764,486.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,764,486.93/16,244.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,327.58

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