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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.80, 24,372.15 and 6,879.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.80, 24,372.15 and 6,879.94 is: 10,322.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.80 : 24,372.15 = 6,879.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.80/24,372.15 = 6,879.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.80x = 24,372.15 × 6,879.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.80x = 167,678,929.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,678,929.67/16,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,322.01

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