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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,294.02, 24,421.86 and 6,931.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,294.02, 24,421.86 and 6,931.23 is: 10,388.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,294.02 : 24,421.86 = 6,931.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,294.02/24,421.86 = 6,931.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,294.02x = 24,421.86 × 6,931.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,294.02x = 169,273,528.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,273,528.69/16,294.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,388.69

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