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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.62, 24,483.99 and 6,967.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.62, 24,483.99 and 6,967.63 is: 10,448.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.62 : 24,483.99 = 6,967.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.62/24,483.99 = 6,967.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.62x = 24,483.99 × 6,967.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.62x = 170,595,322.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,595,322.03/16,326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,448.91

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