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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,323.73, 24,489.87 and 6,964.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,323.73, 24,489.87 and 6,964.27 is: 10,448.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,323.73 : 24,489.87 = 6,964.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,323.73/24,489.87 = 6,964.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,323.73x = 24,489.87 × 6,964.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,323.73x = 170,554,066.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,554,066.94/16,323.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,448.23

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