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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,283.47, 24,424.44 and 6,791.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,283.47, 24,424.44 and 6,791.87 is: 10,187.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,283.47 : 24,424.44 = 6,791.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,283.47/24,424.44 = 6,791.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,283.47x = 24,424.44 × 6,791.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,283.47x = 165,887,499.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,887,499.18/16,283.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,187.48

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