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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.12, 24,544.78 and 6,995.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.12, 24,544.78 and 6,995.24 is: 10,492.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.12 : 24,544.78 = 6,995.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.12/24,544.78 = 6,995.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.12x = 24,544.78 × 6,995.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.12x = 171,696,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,696,626.85/16,363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.90

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