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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.25, 24,420.77 and 6,923.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.25, 24,420.77 and 6,923.52 is: 10,375.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.25 : 24,420.77 = 6,923.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.25/24,420.77 = 6,923.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.25x = 24,420.77 × 6,923.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.25x = 169,077,689.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,077,689.51/16,295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,375.89

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