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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.39, 24,414.29 and 6,914.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.39, 24,414.29 and 6,914.35 is: 10,372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.39 : 24,414.29 = 6,914.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.39/24,414.29 = 6,914.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.39x = 24,414.29 × 6,914.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.39x = 168,808,946.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,808,946.06/16,275.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,372.04

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