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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.04, 24,470.97 and 6,954.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.04, 24,470.97 and 6,954.30 is: 10,430.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.04 : 24,470.97 = 6,954.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.04/24,470.97 = 6,954.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.04x = 24,470.97 × 6,954.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.04x = 170,178,466.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,178,466.67/16,316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.13

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