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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279.58, 24,422.63 and 6,919.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279.58, 24,422.63 and 6,919.52 is: 10,380.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279.58 : 24,422.63 = 6,919.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279.58/24,422.63 = 6,919.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279.58x = 24,422.63 × 6,919.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279.58x = 168,992,720.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,992,720.03/16,279.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,380.65

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