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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,302.06, 24,436.08 and 6,946.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,302.06, 24,436.08 and 6,946.56 is: 10,412.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,302.06 : 24,436.08 = 6,946.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,302.06/24,436.08 = 6,946.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,302.06x = 24,436.08 × 6,946.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,302.06x = 169,746,695.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,746,695.88/16,302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,412.59

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