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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.11, 24,510.11 and 6,993.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.11, 24,510.11 and 6,993.23 is: 10,485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.11 : 24,510.11 = 6,993.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.11/24,510.11 = 6,993.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.11x = 24,510.11 × 6,993.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.11x = 171,404,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,404,679.04/16,347.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,485.32

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