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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.63, 24,535.31 and 6,989.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.63, 24,535.31 and 6,989.55 is: 10,488.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.63 : 24,535.31 = 6,989.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.63/24,535.31 = 6,989.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.63x = 24,535.31 × 6,989.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.63x = 171,490,741.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,490,741.06/16,350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,488.33

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