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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,547.28, 24,825.96 and 6,684.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,547.28, 24,825.96 and 6,684.72 is: 10,029.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,547.28 : 24,825.96 = 6,684.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,547.28/24,825.96 = 6,684.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,547.28x = 24,825.96 × 6,684.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,547.28x = 165,954,591.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,954,591.33/16,547.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,029.12

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