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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,548.48, 24,822.66 and 6,687.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,548.48, 24,822.66 and 6,687.64 is: 10,031.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,548.48 : 24,822.66 = 6,687.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,548.48/24,822.66 = 6,687.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,548.48x = 24,822.66 × 6,687.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,548.48x = 166,005,013.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,005,013.92/16,548.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,031.44

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