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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,294.91, 24,420.27 and 6,923.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,294.91, 24,420.27 and 6,923.18 is: 10,375.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,294.91 : 24,420.27 = 6,923.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,294.91/24,420.27 = 6,923.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,294.91x = 24,420.27 × 6,923.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,294.91x = 169,065,924.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,065,924.86/16,294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,375.38

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