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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,288.46, 24,430.58 and 6,926.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,288.46, 24,430.58 and 6,926.74 is: 10,389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,288.46 : 24,430.58 = 6,926.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,288.46/24,430.58 = 6,926.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,288.46x = 24,430.58 × 6,926.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,288.46x = 169,224,275.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,224,275.71/16,288.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,389.21

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