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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,314.80, 24,475.37 and 6,954.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,314.80, 24,475.37 and 6,954.71 is: 10,433.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,314.80 : 24,475.37 = 6,954.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,314.80/24,475.37 = 6,954.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,314.80x = 24,475.37 × 6,954.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,314.80x = 170,218,943.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,218,943.34/16,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,433.41

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