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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,549.56, 24,828.99 and 6,695.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,549.56, 24,828.99 and 6,695.76 is: 10,045.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,549.56 : 24,828.99 = 6,695.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,549.56/24,828.99 = 6,695.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,549.56x = 24,828.99 × 6,695.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,549.56x = 166,248,958.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,248,958.08/16,549.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,045.52

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