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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,302.69, 24,458.40 and 6,943.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,302.69, 24,458.40 and 6,943.14 is: 10,416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,302.69 : 24,458.40 = 6,943.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,302.69/24,458.40 = 6,943.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,302.69x = 24,458.40 × 6,943.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,302.69x = 169,818,095.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,818,095.38/16,302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,416.57

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