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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.12, 24,490.95 and 6,967.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.12, 24,490.95 and 6,967.13 is: 10,451.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.12 : 24,490.95 = 6,967.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.12/24,490.95 = 6,967.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.12x = 24,490.95 × 6,967.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.12x = 170,631,571.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,631,571.25/16,326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,451.45

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