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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,330.44, 24,491.56 and 6,965.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,330.44, 24,491.56 and 6,965.84 is: 10,447.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,330.44 : 24,491.56 = 6,965.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,330.44/24,491.56 = 6,965.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,330.44x = 24,491.56 × 6,965.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,330.44x = 170,604,288.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,604,288.31/16,330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,447.01

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