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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.22, 24,414.25 and 6,914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.22, 24,414.25 and 6,914.80 is: 10,372.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.22 : 24,414.25 = 6,914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.22/24,414.25 = 6,914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.22x = 24,414.25 × 6,914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.22x = 168,819,655.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,819,655.90/16,276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,372.17

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