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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.06, 24,530.31 and 6,989.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.06, 24,530.31 and 6,989.94 is: 10,489.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.06 : 24,530.31 = 6,989.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.06/24,530.31 = 6,989.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.06x = 24,530.31 × 6,989.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.06x = 171,465,395.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,465,395.08/16,347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.07

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