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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,274.39, 24,412.79 and 6,913.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,274.39, 24,412.79 and 6,913.35 is: 10,370.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,274.39 : 24,412.79 = 6,913.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,274.39/24,412.79 = 6,913.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,274.39x = 24,412.79 × 6,913.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,274.39x = 168,774,179.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,774,179.03/16,274.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,370.54

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