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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,472.98, 24,710.54 and 6,610.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,472.98, 24,710.54 and 6,610.98 is: 9,916.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,472.98 : 24,710.54 = 6,610.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,472.98/24,710.54 = 6,610.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,472.98x = 24,710.54 × 6,610.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,472.98x = 163,360,885.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,360,885.73/16,472.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,916.90

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