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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,287.46, 24,429.08 and 6,925.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,287.46, 24,429.08 and 6,925.74 is: 10,387.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,287.46 : 24,429.08 = 6,925.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,287.46/24,429.08 = 6,925.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,287.46x = 24,429.08 × 6,925.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,287.46x = 169,189,456.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,189,456.52/16,287.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,387.71

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