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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,541.64, 24,812.58 and 6,679.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,541.64, 24,812.58 and 6,679.08 is: 10,018.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,541.64 : 24,812.58 = 6,679.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,541.64/24,812.58 = 6,679.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,541.64x = 24,812.58 × 6,679.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,541.64x = 165,725,206.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,725,206.83/16,541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,018.67

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