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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.80, 24,407.52 and 6,912.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.80, 24,407.52 and 6,912.96 is: 10,370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.80 : 24,407.52 = 6,912.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.80/24,407.52 = 6,912.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.80x = 24,407.52 × 6,912.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.80x = 168,728,209.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,728,209.46/16,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,370.00

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