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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,319.72, 24,456.69 and 6,947.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,319.72, 24,456.69 and 6,947.06 is: 10,410.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,319.72 : 24,456.69 = 6,947.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,319.72/24,456.69 = 6,947.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,319.72x = 24,456.69 × 6,947.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,319.72x = 169,901,970.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,901,970.55/16,319.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,410.84

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