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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,332.26, 24,488.70 and 6,967.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,332.26, 24,488.70 and 6,967.49 is: 10,447.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,332.26 : 24,488.70 = 6,967.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,332.26/24,488.70 = 6,967.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,332.26x = 24,488.70 × 6,967.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,332.26x = 170,624,889.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,624,889.20/16,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,447.11

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