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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,484.61, 24,699.87 and 6,989.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,484.61, 24,699.87 and 6,989.34 is: 10,472.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,484.61 : 24,699.87 = 6,989.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,484.61/24,699.87 = 6,989.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,484.61x = 24,699.87 × 6,989.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,484.61x = 172,635,789.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,635,789.39/16,484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,472.54

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