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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,347.61, 24,510.86 and 6,993.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,347.61, 24,510.86 and 6,993.73 is: 10,486.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,347.61 : 24,510.86 = 6,993.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,347.61/24,510.86 = 6,993.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,347.61x = 24,510.86 × 6,993.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,347.61x = 171,422,179.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,422,179.38/16,347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,486.07

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