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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.36, 24,390.20 and 6,903.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.36, 24,390.20 and 6,903.24 is: 10,352.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.36 : 24,390.20 = 6,903.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.36/24,390.20 = 6,903.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.36x = 24,390.20 × 6,903.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.36x = 168,371,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,371,404.25/16,263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,352.81

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