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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.45, 24,393.10 and 6,896.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.45, 24,393.10 and 6,896.44 is: 10,344.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.45 : 24,393.10 = 6,896.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.45/24,393.10 = 6,896.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.45x = 24,393.10 × 6,896.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.45x = 168,225,550.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,225,550.56/16,262.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,344.42

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