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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.58, 24,473.61 and 6,948.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.58, 24,473.61 and 6,948.63 is: 10,426.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.58 : 24,473.61 = 6,948.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.58/24,473.61 = 6,948.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.58x = 24,473.61 × 6,948.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.58x = 170,058,060.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,058,060.65/16,309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,426.88

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