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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,283.78, 24,426.81 and 6,922.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,283.78, 24,426.81 and 6,922.74 is: 10,384.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,283.78 : 24,426.81 = 6,922.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,283.78/24,426.81 = 6,922.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,283.78x = 24,426.81 × 6,922.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,283.78x = 169,100,297.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,100,297.91/16,283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,384.59

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