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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,284.98, 24,427.40 and 6,923.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,284.98, 24,427.40 and 6,923.54 is: 10,385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,284.98 : 24,427.40 = 6,923.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,284.98/24,427.40 = 6,923.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,284.98x = 24,427.40 × 6,923.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,284.98x = 169,123,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,123,924.24/16,284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,385.27

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