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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.21, 24,412.07 and 6,912.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.21, 24,412.07 and 6,912.53 is: 10,370.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.21 : 24,412.07 = 6,912.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.21/24,412.07 = 6,912.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.21x = 24,412.07 × 6,912.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.21x = 168,749,166.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,749,166.24/16,272.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,370.39

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