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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,304.36, 24,451.42 and 6,944.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,304.36, 24,451.42 and 6,944.28 is: 10,414.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,304.36 : 24,451.42 = 6,944.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,304.36/24,451.42 = 6,944.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,304.36x = 24,451.42 × 6,944.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,304.36x = 169,797,506.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,797,506.88/16,304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,414.24

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