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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.06, 24,440.58 and 6,949.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.06, 24,440.58 and 6,949.56 is: 10,417.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.06 : 24,440.58 = 6,949.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.06/24,440.58 = 6,949.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.06x = 24,440.58 × 6,949.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.06x = 169,851,277.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,851,277.14/16,305.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,417.09

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