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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.25, 24,549.23 and 6,998.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.25, 24,549.23 and 6,998.30 is: 10,497.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.25 : 24,549.23 = 6,998.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.25/24,549.23 = 6,998.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.25x = 24,549.23 × 6,998.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.25x = 171,802,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,802,823.75/16,366.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.38

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