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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.76, 24,474.20 and 6,957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.76, 24,474.20 and 6,957.52 is: 10,432.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.76 : 24,474.20 = 6,957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.76/24,474.20 = 6,957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.76x = 24,474.20 × 6,957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.76x = 170,279,735.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,279,735.98/16,322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,432.04

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