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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,537.14, 24,805.59 and 6,676.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,537.14, 24,805.59 and 6,676.27 is: 10,014.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,537.14 : 24,805.59 = 6,676.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,537.14/24,805.59 = 6,676.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,537.14x = 24,805.59 × 6,676.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,537.14x = 165,608,906.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,608,906.38/16,537.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,014.36

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