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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,330.14, 24,504.39 and 6,969.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,330.14, 24,504.39 and 6,969.26 is: 10,457.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,330.14 : 24,504.39 = 6,969.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,330.14/24,504.39 = 6,969.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,330.14x = 24,504.39 × 6,969.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,330.14x = 170,777,526.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,777,526.31/16,330.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,457.81

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