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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.53, 24,404.56 and 6,907.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.53, 24,404.56 and 6,907.48 is: 10,362.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.53 : 24,404.56 = 6,907.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.53/24,404.56 = 6,907.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.53x = 24,404.56 × 6,907.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.53x = 168,573,931.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,573,931.83/16,267.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,362.60

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