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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.54, 24,440.22 and 6,933.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.54, 24,440.22 and 6,933.80 is: 10,399.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.54 : 24,440.22 = 6,933.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.54/24,440.22 = 6,933.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.54x = 24,440.22 × 6,933.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.54x = 169,463,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,463,597.44/16,295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,399.39

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