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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,548.57, 24,840.54 and 6,694.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,548.57, 24,840.54 and 6,694.29 is: 10,048.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,548.57 : 24,840.54 = 6,694.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,548.57/24,840.54 = 6,694.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,548.57x = 24,840.54 × 6,694.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,548.57x = 166,289,778.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,289,778.52/16,548.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,048.59

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