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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,343.95, 24,498.61 and 6,976.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,343.95, 24,498.61 and 6,976.30 is: 10,457.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,343.95 : 24,498.61 = 6,976.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,343.95/24,498.61 = 6,976.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,343.95x = 24,498.61 × 6,976.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,343.95x = 170,909,652.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,909,652.94/16,343.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,457.06

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