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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,324.23, 24,463.44 and 6,951.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,324.23, 24,463.44 and 6,951.56 is: 10,417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,324.23 : 24,463.44 = 6,951.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,324.23/24,463.44 = 6,951.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,324.23x = 24,463.44 × 6,951.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,324.23x = 170,058,948.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,058,948.65/16,324.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,417.58

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