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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,324.73, 24,491.37 and 6,965.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,324.73, 24,491.37 and 6,965.27 is: 10,449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,324.73 : 24,491.37 = 6,965.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,324.73/24,491.37 = 6,965.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,324.73x = 24,491.37 × 6,965.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,324.73x = 170,589,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,589,004.72/16,324.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,449.73

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