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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.14, 24,404.91 and 6,913.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.14, 24,404.91 and 6,913.08 is: 10,367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.14 : 24,404.91 = 6,913.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.14/24,404.91 = 6,913.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.14x = 24,404.91 × 6,913.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.14x = 168,713,095.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,713,095.22/16,273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,367.58

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