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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,533.65, 24,800.29 and 6,672.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,533.65, 24,800.29 and 6,672.76 is: 10,009.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,533.65 : 24,800.29 = 6,672.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,533.65/24,800.29 = 6,672.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,533.65x = 24,800.29 × 6,672.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,533.65x = 165,486,304.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,486,304.42/16,533.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,009.06

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