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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.05, 24,474.31 and 6,949.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.05, 24,474.31 and 6,949.08 is: 10,427.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.05 : 24,474.31 = 6,949.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.05/24,474.31 = 6,949.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.05x = 24,474.31 × 6,949.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.05x = 170,073,920.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,073,920.76/16,310.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.56

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