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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.58, 24,418.13 and 6,916.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.58, 24,418.13 and 6,916.52 is: 10,376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.58 : 24,418.13 = 6,916.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.58/24,418.13 = 6,916.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.58x = 24,418.13 × 6,916.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.58x = 168,888,327.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,888,327.83/16,276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,376.16

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