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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.88, 24,550.14 and 6,998.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.88, 24,550.14 and 6,998.96 is: 10,498.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.88 : 24,550.14 = 6,998.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.88/24,550.14 = 6,998.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.88x = 24,550.14 × 6,998.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.88x = 171,825,447.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,825,447.85/16,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,498.36

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