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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.52, 24,403.38 and 6,914.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.52, 24,403.38 and 6,914.53 is: 10,373.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.52 : 24,403.38 = 6,914.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.52/24,403.38 = 6,914.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.52x = 24,403.38 × 6,914.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.52x = 168,737,868.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,737,868.54/16,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,373.32

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