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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.38, 24,493.60 and 6,967.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.38, 24,493.60 and 6,967.44 is: 10,452.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.38 : 24,493.60 = 6,967.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.38/24,493.60 = 6,967.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.38x = 24,493.60 × 6,967.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.38x = 170,657,688.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,657,688.38/16,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,452.24

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