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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.68, 24,468.22 and 6,954.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.68, 24,468.22 and 6,954.28 is: 10,428.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.68 : 24,468.22 = 6,954.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.68/24,468.22 = 6,954.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.68x = 24,468.22 × 6,954.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.68x = 170,158,852.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,158,852.98/16,316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,428.52

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