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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,406.08, 24,618.68 and 6,917.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,406.08, 24,618.68 and 6,917.82 is: 10,380.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,406.08 : 24,618.68 = 6,917.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,406.08/24,618.68 = 6,917.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,406.08x = 24,618.68 × 6,917.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,406.08x = 170,307,627.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,307,627.14/16,406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,380.76

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