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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.93, 24,434.39 and 6,930.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.93, 24,434.39 and 6,930.37 is: 10,389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.93 : 24,434.39 = 6,930.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.93/24,434.39 = 6,930.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.93x = 24,434.39 × 6,930.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.93x = 169,339,363.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,339,363.42/16,298.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,389.60

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