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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.36, 24,452.92 and 6,945.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.36, 24,452.92 and 6,945.28 is: 10,415.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.36 : 24,452.92 = 6,945.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.36/24,452.92 = 6,945.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.36x = 24,452.92 × 6,945.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.36x = 169,832,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,832,376.22/16,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,415.74

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