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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.88, 24,545.65 and 6,995.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.88, 24,545.65 and 6,995.96 is: 10,493.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.88 : 24,545.65 = 6,995.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.88/24,545.65 = 6,995.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.88x = 24,545.65 × 6,995.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.88x = 171,720,385.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,720,385.57/16,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.87

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