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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.88, 24,514.38 and 6,980.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.88, 24,514.38 and 6,980.88 is: 10,472.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.88 : 24,514.38 = 6,980.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.88/24,514.38 = 6,980.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.88x = 24,514.38 × 6,980.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.88x = 171,131,945.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,131,945.05/16,340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,472.63

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