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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,498.35, 24,754.86 and 6,634.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,498.35, 24,754.86 and 6,634.98 is: 9,955.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,498.35 : 24,754.86 = 6,634.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,498.35/24,754.86 = 6,634.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,498.35x = 24,754.86 × 6,634.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,498.35x = 164,248,001.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,248,001.00/16,498.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,955.42

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