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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.94, 24,507.99 and 6,972.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.94, 24,507.99 and 6,972.72 is: 10,459.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.94 : 24,507.99 = 6,972.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.94/24,507.99 = 6,972.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.94x = 24,507.99 × 6,972.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.94x = 170,887,352.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,887,352.03/16,337.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,459.54

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