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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.73, 24,403.96 and 6,908.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.73, 24,403.96 and 6,908.01 is: 10,354.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.73 : 24,403.96 = 6,908.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.73/24,403.96 = 6,908.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.73x = 24,403.96 × 6,908.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.73x = 168,582,799.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,582,799.72/16,281.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,354.11

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