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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.20, 24,412.64 and 6,912.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.20, 24,412.64 and 6,912.64 is: 10,370.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.20 : 24,412.64 = 6,912.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.20/24,412.64 = 6,912.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.20x = 24,412.64 × 6,912.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.20x = 168,755,791.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,755,791.77/16,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,370.80

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