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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,301.44, 24,438.13 and 6,932.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,301.44, 24,438.13 and 6,932.88 is: 10,393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,301.44 : 24,438.13 = 6,932.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,301.44/24,438.13 = 6,932.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,301.44x = 24,438.13 × 6,932.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,301.44x = 169,426,622.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,426,622.71/16,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,393.35

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