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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.21, 24,520.41 and 6,994.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.21, 24,520.41 and 6,994.53 is: 10,483.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.21 : 24,520.41 = 6,994.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.21/24,520.41 = 6,994.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.21x = 24,520.41 × 6,994.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.21x = 171,508,743.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,508,743.36/16,359.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,483.93

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