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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.68, 24,388.55 and 6,902.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.68, 24,388.55 and 6,902.79 is: 10,346.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.68 : 24,388.55 = 6,902.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.68/24,388.55 = 6,902.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.68x = 24,388.55 × 6,902.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.68x = 168,349,039.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,349,039.05/16,270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,346.77

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