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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,283.40, 24,427.80 and 6,927.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,283.40, 24,427.80 and 6,927.90 is: 10,393.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,283.40 : 24,427.80 = 6,927.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,283.40/24,427.80 = 6,927.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,283.40x = 24,427.80 × 6,927.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,283.40x = 169,233,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,233,355.62/16,283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,393.00

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