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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.65, 24,414.06 and 6,921.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.65, 24,414.06 and 6,921.66 is: 10,384.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.65 : 24,414.06 = 6,921.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.65/24,414.06 = 6,921.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.65x = 24,414.06 × 6,921.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.65x = 168,985,822.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,985,822.54/16,273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,384.01

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