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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,317.38, 24,479.22 and 6,957.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,317.38, 24,479.22 and 6,957.24 is: 10,437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,317.38 : 24,479.22 = 6,957.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,317.38/24,479.22 = 6,957.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,317.38x = 24,479.22 × 6,957.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,317.38x = 170,307,808.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,307,808.55/16,317.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,437.20

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