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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,548.98, 24,823.41 and 6,688.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,548.98, 24,823.41 and 6,688.14 is: 10,032.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,548.98 : 24,823.41 = 6,688.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,548.98/24,823.41 = 6,688.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,548.98x = 24,823.41 × 6,688.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,548.98x = 166,022,441.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,022,441.36/16,548.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,032.19

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