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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.50, 24,420.06 and 6,916.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.50, 24,420.06 and 6,916.14 is: 10,376.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.50 : 24,420.06 = 6,916.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.50/24,420.06 = 6,916.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.50x = 24,420.06 × 6,916.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.50x = 168,892,553.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,892,553.77/16,276.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,376.47

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