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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.65, 24,401.07 and 6,910.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.65, 24,401.07 and 6,910.61 is: 10,363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.65 : 24,401.07 = 6,910.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.65/24,401.07 = 6,910.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.65x = 24,401.07 × 6,910.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.65x = 168,626,156.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,626,156.35/16,270.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,363.82

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