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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.15, 24,411.98 and 6,912.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.15, 24,411.98 and 6,912.47 is: 10,370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.15 : 24,411.98 = 6,912.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.15/24,411.98 = 6,912.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.15x = 24,411.98 × 6,912.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.15x = 168,747,079.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,747,079.39/16,272.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,370.30

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