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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.94, 24,480.14 and 6,952.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.94, 24,480.14 and 6,952.98 is: 10,433.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.94 : 24,480.14 = 6,952.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.94/24,480.14 = 6,952.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.94x = 24,480.14 × 6,952.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.94x = 170,209,923.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,209,923.82/16,313.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,433.40

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