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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,312.26, 24,467.82 and 6,947.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,312.26, 24,467.82 and 6,947.55 is: 10,421.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,312.26 : 24,467.82 = 6,947.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,312.26/24,467.82 = 6,947.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,312.26x = 24,467.82 × 6,947.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,312.26x = 169,991,402.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,991,402.84/16,312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,421.08

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