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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.36, 24,533.50 and 6,998.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.36, 24,533.50 and 6,998.36 is: 10,488.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.36 : 24,533.50 = 6,998.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.36/24,533.50 = 6,998.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.36x = 24,533.50 × 6,998.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.36x = 171,694,298.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,694,298.25/16,369.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,488.76

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