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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.28, 24,822.96 and 6,682.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.28, 24,822.96 and 6,682.72 is: 10,026.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.28 : 24,822.96 = 6,682.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.28/24,822.96 = 6,682.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.28x = 24,822.96 × 6,682.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.28x = 165,884,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,884,891.25/16,545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,026.12

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