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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.37, 24,404.29 and 6,907.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.37, 24,404.29 and 6,907.30 is: 10,362.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.37 : 24,404.29 = 6,907.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.37/24,404.29 = 6,907.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.37x = 24,404.29 × 6,907.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.37x = 168,567,674.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,567,674.04/16,267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,362.32

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