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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,269.65, 24,408.23 and 6,909.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,269.65, 24,408.23 and 6,909.97 is: 10,366.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,269.65 : 24,408.23 = 6,909.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,269.65/24,408.23 = 6,909.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,269.65x = 24,408.23 × 6,909.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,269.65x = 168,660,041.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,660,041.48/16,269.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,366.54

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