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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,303.79, 24,465.98 and 6,943.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,303.79, 24,465.98 and 6,943.81 is: 10,420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,303.79 : 24,465.98 = 6,943.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,303.79/24,465.98 = 6,943.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,303.79x = 24,465.98 × 6,943.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,303.79x = 169,887,116.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,887,116.58/16,303.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,420.10

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