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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.45, 24,510.65 and 6,985.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.45, 24,510.65 and 6,985.49 is: 10,475.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.45 : 24,510.65 = 6,985.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.45/24,510.65 = 6,985.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.45x = 24,510.65 × 6,985.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.45x = 171,218,742.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,218,742.99/16,344.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.65

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