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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,330.08, 24,496.84 and 6,971.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,330.08, 24,496.84 and 6,971.04 is: 10,457.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,330.08 : 24,496.84 = 6,971.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,330.08/24,496.84 = 6,971.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,330.08x = 24,496.84 × 6,971.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,330.08x = 170,768,451.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,768,451.51/16,330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,457.29

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