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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.61, 24,454.80 and 6,946.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.61, 24,454.80 and 6,946.53 is: 10,417.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.61 : 24,454.80 = 6,946.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.61/24,454.80 = 6,946.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.61x = 24,454.80 × 6,946.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.61x = 169,875,967.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,875,967.11/16,306.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,417.61

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