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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,533.63, 24,807.78 and 6,692.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,533.63, 24,807.78 and 6,692.13 is: 10,041.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,533.63 : 24,807.78 = 6,692.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,533.63/24,807.78 = 6,692.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,533.63x = 24,807.78 × 6,692.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,533.63x = 166,016,888.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,016,888.77/16,533.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,041.16

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