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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.76, 24,417.86 and 6,916.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.76, 24,417.86 and 6,916.73 is: 10,375.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.76 : 24,417.86 = 6,916.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.76/24,417.86 = 6,916.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.76x = 24,417.86 × 6,916.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.76x = 168,891,588.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,891,588.12/16,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,375.60

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