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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,284.78, 24,428.31 and 6,923.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,284.78, 24,428.31 and 6,923.74 is: 10,386.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,284.78 : 24,428.31 = 6,923.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,284.78/24,428.31 = 6,923.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,284.78x = 24,428.31 × 6,923.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,284.78x = 169,135,267.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,135,267.08/16,284.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,386.09

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