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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,319.76, 24,469.71 and 6,954.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,319.76, 24,469.71 and 6,954.54 is: 10,427.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,319.76 : 24,469.71 = 6,954.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,319.76/24,469.71 = 6,954.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,319.76x = 24,469.71 × 6,954.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,319.76x = 170,175,576.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,175,576.98/16,319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.58

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