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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,314.44, 24,480.89 and 6,953.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,314.44, 24,480.89 and 6,953.48 is: 10,434.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,314.44 : 24,480.89 = 6,953.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,314.44/24,480.89 = 6,953.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,314.44x = 24,480.89 × 6,953.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,314.44x = 170,227,221.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,227,221.83/16,314.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,434.15

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