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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,535.54, 24,793.59 and 6,675.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,535.54, 24,793.59 and 6,675.14 is: 10,008.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,535.54 : 24,793.59 = 6,675.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,535.54/24,793.59 = 6,675.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,535.54x = 24,793.59 × 6,675.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,535.54x = 165,500,684.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,500,684.35/16,535.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,008.79

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