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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,224.84, 24,345.90 and 6,991.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,224.84, 24,345.90 and 6,991.56 is: 10,491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,224.84 : 24,345.90 = 6,991.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,224.84/24,345.90 = 6,991.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,224.84x = 24,345.90 × 6,991.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,224.84x = 170,215,820.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,215,820.60/16,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,491.06

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