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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.39, 24,415.79 and 6,915.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.39, 24,415.79 and 6,915.35 is: 10,373.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.39 : 24,415.79 = 6,915.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.39/24,415.79 = 6,915.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.39x = 24,415.79 × 6,915.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.39x = 168,843,733.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,843,733.38/16,276.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,373.54

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