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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.67, 24,405.57 and 6,913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.67, 24,405.57 and 6,913.60 is: 10,368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.67 : 24,405.57 = 6,913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.67/24,405.57 = 6,913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.67x = 24,405.57 × 6,913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.67x = 168,730,287.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,730,287.74/16,273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,368.30

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