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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,468.83, 24,704.26 and 6,606.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,468.83, 24,704.26 and 6,606.83 is: 9,910.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,468.83 : 24,704.26 = 6,606.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,468.83/24,704.26 = 6,606.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,468.83x = 24,704.26 × 6,606.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,468.83x = 163,216,891.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,216,891.34/16,468.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,910.65

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