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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.94, 24,474.13 and 6,948.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.94, 24,474.13 and 6,948.97 is: 10,427.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.94 : 24,474.13 = 6,948.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.94/24,474.13 = 6,948.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.94x = 24,474.13 × 6,948.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.94x = 170,070,008.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,070,008.37/16,309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.38

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