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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,510.24, 24,772.68 and 6,668.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,510.24, 24,772.68 and 6,668.74 is: 10,006.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,510.24 : 24,772.68 = 6,668.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,510.24/24,772.68 = 6,668.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,510.24x = 24,772.68 × 6,668.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,510.24x = 165,202,562.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,202,562.02/16,510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,006.07

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