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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,346.07, 24,498.18 and 6,974.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,346.07, 24,498.18 and 6,974.91 is: 10,453.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,346.07 : 24,498.18 = 6,974.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,346.07/24,498.18 = 6,974.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,346.07x = 24,498.18 × 6,974.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,346.07x = 170,872,600.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,872,600.66/16,346.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,453.44

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