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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.51, 24,628.37 and 6,926.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.51, 24,628.37 and 6,926.49 is: 10,385.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.51 : 24,628.37 = 6,926.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.51/24,628.37 = 6,926.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.51x = 24,628.37 × 6,926.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.51x = 170,588,123.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,588,123.89/16,425.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,385.56

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