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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,454.92, 24,660.01 and 6,959.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,454.92, 24,660.01 and 6,959.34 is: 10,429.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,454.92 : 24,660.01 = 6,959.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,454.92/24,660.01 = 6,959.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,454.92x = 24,660.01 × 6,959.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,454.92x = 171,617,235.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,617,235.90/16,454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,429.54

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