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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,537.37, 24,812.33 and 6,679.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,537.37, 24,812.33 and 6,679.26 is: 10,021.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,537.37 : 24,812.33 = 6,679.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,537.37/24,812.33 = 6,679.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,537.37x = 24,812.33 × 6,679.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,537.37x = 165,727,969.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,727,969.88/16,537.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,021.43

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