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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,302.88, 24,457.47 and 6,942.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,302.88, 24,457.47 and 6,942.73 is: 10,415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,302.88 : 24,457.47 = 6,942.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,302.88/24,457.47 = 6,942.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,302.88x = 24,457.47 × 6,942.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,302.88x = 169,801,610.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,801,610.69/16,302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,415.44

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