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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,536.42, 24,805.44 and 6,674.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,536.42, 24,805.44 and 6,674.47 is: 10,012.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,536.42 : 24,805.44 = 6,674.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,536.42/24,805.44 = 6,674.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,536.42x = 24,805.44 × 6,674.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,536.42x = 165,563,103.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,563,103.10/16,536.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.03

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