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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.38, 24,549.66 and 6,998.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.38, 24,549.66 and 6,998.49 is: 10,497.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.38 : 24,549.66 = 6,998.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.38/24,549.66 = 6,998.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.38x = 24,549.66 × 6,998.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.38x = 171,810,550.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,810,550.01/16,366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.77

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