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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,308.58, 24,472.11 and 6,947.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,308.58, 24,472.11 and 6,947.63 is: 10,425.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,308.58 : 24,472.11 = 6,947.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,308.58/24,472.11 = 6,947.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,308.58x = 24,472.11 × 6,947.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,308.58x = 170,023,165.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,023,165.60/16,308.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,425.38

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