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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.16, 24,822.37 and 6,691.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.16, 24,822.37 and 6,691.36 is: 10,038.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.16 : 24,822.37 = 6,691.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.16/24,822.37 = 6,691.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.16x = 24,822.37 × 6,691.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.16x = 166,095,413.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,095,413.72/16,545.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.91

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