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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.70, 24,396.54 and 6,906.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.70, 24,396.54 and 6,906.03 is: 10,362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.70 : 24,396.54 = 6,906.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.70/24,396.54 = 6,906.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.70x = 24,396.54 × 6,906.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.70x = 168,483,237.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,483,237.14/16,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,362.01

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