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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,286.82, 24,433.56 and 6,926.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,286.82, 24,433.56 and 6,926.82 is: 10,391.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,286.82 : 24,433.56 = 6,926.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,286.82/24,433.56 = 6,926.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,286.82x = 24,433.56 × 6,926.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,286.82x = 169,246,872.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,246,872.08/16,286.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,391.65

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