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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,315.26, 24,475.89 and 6,955.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,315.26, 24,475.89 and 6,955.26 is: 10,434.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,315.26 : 24,475.89 = 6,955.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,315.26/24,475.89 = 6,955.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,315.26x = 24,475.89 × 6,955.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,315.26x = 170,236,178.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,236,178.68/16,315.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,434.17

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