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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.36, 24,397.70 and 6,908.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.36, 24,397.70 and 6,908.24 is: 10,360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.36 : 24,397.70 = 6,908.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.36/24,397.70 = 6,908.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.36x = 24,397.70 × 6,908.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.36x = 168,545,167.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,545,167.05/16,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,360.30

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