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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.93, 24,432.89 and 6,929.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.93, 24,432.89 and 6,929.37 is: 10,388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.93 : 24,432.89 = 6,929.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.93/24,432.89 = 6,929.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.93x = 24,432.89 × 6,929.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.93x = 169,304,608.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,304,608.03/16,297.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,388.10

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