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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,269.68, 24,387.05 and 6,901.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,269.68, 24,387.05 and 6,901.79 is: 10,345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,269.68 : 24,387.05 = 6,901.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,269.68/24,387.05 = 6,901.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,269.68x = 24,387.05 × 6,901.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,269.68x = 168,314,376.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,314,376.04/16,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,345.28

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