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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.28, 24,817.24 and 6,682.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.28, 24,817.24 and 6,682.36 is: 10,023.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.28 : 24,817.24 = 6,682.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.28/24,817.24 = 6,682.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.28x = 24,817.24 × 6,682.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.28x = 165,837,731.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,837,731.89/16,544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.87

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