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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.62, 24,418.56 and 6,916.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.62, 24,418.56 and 6,916.93 is: 10,376.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.62 : 24,418.56 = 6,916.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.62/24,418.56 = 6,916.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.62x = 24,418.56 × 6,916.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.62x = 168,901,452.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,901,452.93/16,276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,376.94

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