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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.02, 24,675.45 and 6,955.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.02, 24,675.45 and 6,955.59 is: 10,437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.02 : 24,675.45 = 6,955.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.02/24,675.45 = 6,955.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.02x = 24,675.45 × 6,955.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.02x = 171,632,313.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,632,313.27/16,444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,437.37

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