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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,549.28, 24,821.48 and 6,688.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,549.28, 24,821.48 and 6,688.34 is: 10,031.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,549.28 : 24,821.48 = 6,688.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,549.28/24,821.48 = 6,688.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,549.28x = 24,821.48 × 6,688.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,549.28x = 166,014,390.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,014,390.16/16,549.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,031.52

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