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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,282.88, 24,422.34 and 6,926.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,282.88, 24,422.34 and 6,926.66 is: 10,389.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,282.88 : 24,422.34 = 6,926.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,282.88/24,422.34 = 6,926.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,282.88x = 24,422.34 × 6,926.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,282.88x = 169,165,245.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,165,245.58/16,282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,389.15

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