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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,260, 24,393.69 and 6,900.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,260, 24,393.69 and 6,900.36 is: 10,352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,260 : 24,393.69 = 6,900.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,260/24,393.69 = 6,900.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,260x = 24,393.69 × 6,900.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,260x = 168,325,242.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,325,242.73/16,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,352.11

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