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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.76, 24,469.14 and 6,950.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.76, 24,469.14 and 6,950.76 is: 10,427.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.76 : 24,469.14 = 6,950.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.76/24,469.14 = 6,950.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.76x = 24,469.14 × 6,950.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.76x = 170,079,119.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,079,119.55/16,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.42

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