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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,537.55, 24,807.13 and 6,675.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,537.55, 24,807.13 and 6,675.59 is: 10,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,537.55 : 24,807.13 = 6,675.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,537.55/24,807.13 = 6,675.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,537.55x = 24,807.13 × 6,675.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,537.55x = 165,602,274.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,602,274.29/16,537.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,013.72

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