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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.72, 24,388.38 and 6,901.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.72, 24,388.38 and 6,901.56 is: 10,347.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.72 : 24,388.38 = 6,901.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.72/24,388.38 = 6,901.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.72x = 24,388.38 × 6,901.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.72x = 168,317,867.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,317,867.87/16,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,347.38

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