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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.20, 24,822.43 and 6,691.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.20, 24,822.43 and 6,691.40 is: 10,038.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.20 : 24,822.43 = 6,691.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.20/24,822.43 = 6,691.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.20x = 24,822.43 × 6,691.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.20x = 166,096,683.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,096,683.99/16,545.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.97

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