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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.37, 24,405.79 and 6,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.37, 24,405.79 and 6,908.30 is: 10,363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.37 : 24,405.79 = 6,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.37/24,405.79 = 6,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.37x = 24,405.79 × 6,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.37x = 168,602,519.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,602,519.06/16,268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,363.82

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