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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,520.94, 24,788.70 and 6,679.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,520.94, 24,788.70 and 6,679.44 is: 10,022.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,520.94 : 24,788.70 = 6,679.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,520.94/24,788.70 = 6,679.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,520.94x = 24,788.70 × 6,679.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,520.94x = 165,574,634.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,574,634.33/16,520.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,022.11

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