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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.72, 24,417.12 and 6,923.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.72, 24,417.12 and 6,923.72 is: 10,387.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.72 : 24,417.12 = 6,923.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.72/24,417.12 = 6,923.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.72x = 24,417.12 × 6,923.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.72x = 169,057,302.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,057,302.09/16,275.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,387.09

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