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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,498.87, 24,749.31 and 6,638.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,498.87, 24,749.31 and 6,638.14 is: 9,957.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,498.87 : 24,749.31 = 6,638.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,498.87/24,749.31 = 6,638.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,498.87x = 24,749.31 × 6,638.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,498.87x = 164,289,260.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,289,260.94/16,498.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,957.61

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