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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.48, 24,332.40 and 6,988.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.48, 24,332.40 and 6,988.32 is: 10,480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.48 : 24,332.40 = 6,988.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.48/24,332.40 = 6,988.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.48x = 24,332.40 × 6,988.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.48x = 170,042,597.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,042,597.57/16,224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,480.62

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