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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.78, 24,535.62 and 6,999.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.78, 24,535.62 and 6,999.78 is: 10,490.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.78 : 24,535.62 = 6,999.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.78/24,535.62 = 6,999.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.78x = 24,535.62 × 6,999.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.78x = 171,743,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,743,807.47/16,370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,490.88

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