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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.87, 24,444.50 and 6,934.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.87, 24,444.50 and 6,934.61 is: 10,402.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.87 : 24,444.50 = 6,934.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.87/24,444.50 = 6,934.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.87x = 24,444.50 × 6,934.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.87x = 169,513,100.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,513,100.58/16,295.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,402.21

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