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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.98, 24,299.01 and 6,980.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.98, 24,299.01 and 6,980.46 is: 10,465.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.98 : 24,299.01 = 6,980.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.98/24,299.01 = 6,980.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.98x = 24,299.01 × 6,980.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.98x = 169,618,267.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,618,267.34/16,207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,465.11

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