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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,481.64, 24,725.58 and 6,621.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,481.64, 24,725.58 and 6,621.69 is: 9,933.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,481.64 : 24,725.58 = 6,621.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,481.64/24,725.58 = 6,621.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,481.64x = 24,725.58 × 6,621.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,481.64x = 163,725,125.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,725,125.83/16,481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,933.79

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