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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.48, 24,483.69 and 6,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.48, 24,483.69 and 6,975.60 is: 10,458.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.48 : 24,483.69 = 6,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.48/24,483.69 = 6,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.48x = 24,483.69 × 6,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.48x = 170,788,427.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,788,427.96/16,329.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,458.90

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