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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,317.69, 24,485.76 and 6,956.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,317.69, 24,485.76 and 6,956.73 is: 10,439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,317.69 : 24,485.76 = 6,956.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,317.69/24,485.76 = 6,956.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,317.69x = 24,485.76 × 6,956.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,317.69x = 170,340,821.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,340,821.16/16,317.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,439.03

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