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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,296.54, 24,441.72 and 6,934.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,296.54, 24,441.72 and 6,934.80 is: 10,400.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,296.54 : 24,441.72 = 6,934.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,296.54/24,441.72 = 6,934.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,296.54x = 24,441.72 × 6,934.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,296.54x = 169,498,439.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,498,439.86/16,296.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,400.89

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