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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.02, 24,402.62 and 6,914.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.02, 24,402.62 and 6,914.03 is: 10,372.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.02 : 24,402.62 = 6,914.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.02/24,402.62 = 6,914.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.02x = 24,402.62 × 6,914.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.02x = 168,720,479.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,720,479.30/16,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,372.57

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