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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,314.08, 24,480.32 and 6,953.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,314.08, 24,480.32 and 6,953.09 is: 10,433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,314.08 : 24,480.32 = 6,953.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,314.08/24,480.32 = 6,953.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,314.08x = 24,480.32 × 6,953.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,314.08x = 170,213,711.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,213,711.02/16,314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,433.55

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