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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.71, 24,539.71 and 6,994.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.71, 24,539.71 and 6,994.90 is: 10,492.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.71 : 24,539.71 = 6,994.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.71/24,539.71 = 6,994.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.71x = 24,539.71 × 6,994.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.71x = 171,652,738.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,652,738.64/16,359.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.41

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