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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.70, 24,475.25 and 6,949.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.70, 24,475.25 and 6,949.73 is: 10,428.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.70 : 24,475.25 = 6,949.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.70/24,475.25 = 6,949.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.70x = 24,475.25 × 6,949.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.70x = 170,096,457.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,096,457.74/16,310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,428.52

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