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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.70, 24,414.10 and 6,921.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.70, 24,414.10 and 6,921.70 is: 10,384.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.70 : 24,414.10 = 6,921.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.70/24,414.10 = 6,921.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.70x = 24,414.10 × 6,921.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.70x = 168,987,075.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,987,075.97/16,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,384.06

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