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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.14, 24,414.96 and 6,914.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.14, 24,414.96 and 6,914.82 is: 10,372.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.14 : 24,414.96 = 6,914.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.14/24,414.96 = 6,914.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.14x = 24,414.96 × 6,914.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.14x = 168,825,053.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,825,053.71/16,276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,372.55

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