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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,455.62, 24,661.06 and 6,960.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,455.62, 24,661.06 and 6,960.04 is: 10,430.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,455.62 : 24,661.06 = 6,960.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,455.62/24,661.06 = 6,960.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,455.62x = 24,661.06 × 6,960.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,455.62x = 171,641,964.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,641,964.04/16,455.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.60

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