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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.51, 24,414.48 and 6,914.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.51, 24,414.48 and 6,914.48 is: 10,372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.51 : 24,414.48 = 6,914.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.51/24,414.48 = 6,914.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.51x = 24,414.48 × 6,914.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.51x = 168,813,311.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,813,311.60/16,275.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,372.23

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