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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.39, 24,417.30 and 6,916.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.39, 24,417.30 and 6,916.35 is: 10,375.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.39 : 24,417.30 = 6,916.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.39/24,417.30 = 6,916.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.39x = 24,417.30 × 6,916.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.39x = 168,878,592.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,878,592.86/16,277.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,375.04

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