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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279.26, 24,420.11 and 6,918.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279.26, 24,420.11 and 6,918.23 is: 10,377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279.26 : 24,420.11 = 6,918.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279.26/24,420.11 = 6,918.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279.26x = 24,420.11 × 6,918.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279.26x = 168,943,780.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,943,780.91/16,279.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,377.85

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