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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,287.22, 24,435.18 and 6,927.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,287.22, 24,435.18 and 6,927.64 is: 10,393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,287.22 : 24,435.18 = 6,927.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,287.22/24,435.18 = 6,927.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,287.22x = 24,435.18 × 6,927.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,287.22x = 169,278,130.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,278,130.38/16,287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,393.31

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