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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.32, 24,526.84 and 6,984.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.32, 24,526.84 and 6,984.40 is: 10,481.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.32 : 24,526.84 = 6,984.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.32/24,526.84 = 6,984.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.32x = 24,526.84 × 6,984.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.32x = 171,305,322.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,305,322.61/16,344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,481.03

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