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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,529.13, 24,796.44 and 6,667.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,529.13, 24,796.44 and 6,667.58 is: 10,002.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,529.13 : 24,796.44 = 6,667.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,529.13/24,796.44 = 6,667.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,529.13x = 24,796.44 × 6,667.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,529.13x = 165,332,309.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,332,309.41/16,529.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,002.48

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