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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,543.72, 24,811.38 and 6,680.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,543.72, 24,811.38 and 6,680.08 is: 10,018.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,543.72 : 24,811.38 = 6,680.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,543.72/24,811.38 = 6,680.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,543.72x = 24,811.38 × 6,680.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,543.72x = 165,742,003.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,742,003.31/16,543.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,018.42

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