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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.44, 24,411.12 and 6,910.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.44, 24,411.12 and 6,910.08 is: 10,367.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.44 : 24,411.12 = 6,910.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.44/24,411.12 = 6,910.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.44x = 24,411.12 × 6,910.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.44x = 168,682,792.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,682,792.09/16,270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,367.44

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