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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.10, 24,406.50 and 6,908.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.10, 24,406.50 and 6,908.67 is: 10,364.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.10 : 24,406.50 = 6,908.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.10/24,406.50 = 6,908.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.10x = 24,406.50 × 6,908.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.10x = 168,616,454.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,616,454.36/16,268.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,364.85

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