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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,536.81, 24,822.99 and 6,682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,536.81, 24,822.99 and 6,682.56 is: 10,031.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,536.81 : 24,822.99 = 6,682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,536.81/24,822.99 = 6,682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,536.81x = 24,822.99 × 6,682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,536.81x = 165,881,120.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,881,120.05/16,536.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,031.02

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