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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.67, 24,453.50 and 6,939.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.67, 24,453.50 and 6,939.74 is: 10,412.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.67 : 24,453.50 = 6,939.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.67/24,453.50 = 6,939.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.67x = 24,453.50 × 6,939.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.67x = 169,700,958.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,700,958.53/16,297.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,412.59

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