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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.63, 24,392.04 and 6,918.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.63, 24,392.04 and 6,918.65 is: 10,370.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.63 : 24,392.04 = 6,918.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.63/24,392.04 = 6,918.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.63x = 24,392.04 × 6,918.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.63x = 168,759,931.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,759,931.11/16,272.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,370.78

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