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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.20, 24,496.98 and 6,964.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.20, 24,496.98 and 6,964.21 is: 10,450.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.20 : 24,496.98 = 6,964.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.20/24,496.98 = 6,964.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.20x = 24,496.98 × 6,964.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.20x = 170,602,113.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,602,113.09/16,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,450.23

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