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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,538.67, 24,808.82 and 6,676.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,538.67, 24,808.82 and 6,676.73 is: 10,015.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,538.67 : 24,808.82 = 6,676.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,538.67/24,808.82 = 6,676.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,538.67x = 24,808.82 × 6,676.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,538.67x = 165,641,635.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,641,635.33/16,538.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,015.41

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