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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.13, 24,457.36 and 6,943.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.13, 24,457.36 and 6,943.70 is: 10,420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.13 : 24,457.36 = 6,943.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.13/24,457.36 = 6,943.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.13x = 24,457.36 × 6,943.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.13x = 169,824,535.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,824,535.91/16,297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,420.52

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