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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,360.80, 24,534.99 and 6,994.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,360.80, 24,534.99 and 6,994.95 is: 10,489.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,360.80 : 24,534.99 = 6,994.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,360.80/24,534.99 = 6,994.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,360.80x = 24,534.99 × 6,994.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,360.80x = 171,621,028.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,621,028.30/16,360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.77

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