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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.37, 24,492.09 and 6,966.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.37, 24,492.09 and 6,966.43 is: 10,450.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.37 : 24,492.09 = 6,966.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.37/24,492.09 = 6,966.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.37x = 24,492.09 × 6,966.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.37x = 170,622,430.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,622,430.54/16,326.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,450.73

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