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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,547.16, 24,825.38 and 6,693.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,547.16, 24,825.38 and 6,693.36 is: 10,041.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,547.16 : 24,825.38 = 6,693.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,547.16/24,825.38 = 6,693.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,547.16x = 24,825.38 × 6,693.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,547.16x = 166,165,172.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,165,172.01/16,547.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,041.91

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